CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02148
Hitchhiker III Trailer Bikes
Published September 10, 2025 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2002
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these trailer bikes immediately and contact InSTEP for a free repair kit with instructions.
Recall details
- Brand
- InSTEP LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn.
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US