CPSC2002-04-25
CPSC, InSTEP LLC Announce Recall of Trailer Bikes
InSTEP LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these trailer bikes immediately and contact InSTEP for a free repair kit with instructions.
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.
Affected count
About 4,300
Injuries reported
CPSC and InSTEP have received 10 reports of universal joint systems failing, including three reports of consumers who suffered contusions and abrasions.
Products
Hitchhiker III Trailer Bikes
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact InSTEP at (800) 242-6110 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at info@instep.net. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.instep.net
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-InSTEP-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Trailer-BikesDon't want to check this manually?
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