CPSC, InSTEP LLC Announce Recall of Trailer Bikes
CPSC recall 02148. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bike's universal joint system can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the bike. This poses a risk of injury to either of the two riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these trailer bikes immediately and contact InSTEP for a free repair kit with instructions.
CPSC recall 02148 has the recall date 25 Apr 2002. The notice names the firm InSTEP. The recall has about 4,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and InSTEP have received 10 reports of universal joint systems failing, including three reports of consumers who suffered contusions and abrasions. |
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| Units | 4,300 |
| Description | The recalled Hitchhiker III trailer bikes are attached to a lead bicycle by a universal joint system with two side bolts and a top-mounted quick-release bolt (as seen in the picture). The recalled NH300 model trailer bikes have the words "HITCHHIKER III" printed in red on the trailer arm and the "InSTEP" logo printed on the bottom tube and the safety flag. |
| Product | Hitchhiker III Trailer Bikes, About 4,300, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Retail stores nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, The Sports Authority and One Step Ahead, sold the bikes, from February 2001 through May 2001, for between $80 and $110. |
| Importer | InSTEP LLC |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,300Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name InSTEP
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2000 | CPSC, InSTEP™ LLC Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02148The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02148. https://recallregister.com/product/2133-cpsc-instep-llc-announce-recall-of-trailer-bikes/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02148 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and InSTEP have received 10 reports of universal joint systems failing, including three reports of consumers who suffered contusions and abrasions.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail stores nationwide, including Toys "R" Us, The Sports Authority and One Step Ahead, sold the bikes, from February 2001 through May 2001, for between $80 and $110.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02148?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,300
- How many CPSC recalls name InSTEP?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name InSTEP. This recall is 1 of them.