CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand
CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
Why was CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand recalled?
There is a small risk that the quick release axles of the rear wheels do not lock correctly. If the quick release axle is not fully and properly engaged, the wheel could become detached while moving. A detached wheel could result in loss of control of the cycle and potential for serious injury or death, due to a fall or collision with another object.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop riding these cycles immediately and contact their local Sunrise Medical dealer for a free repair. Contact: For more information, contact Sunrise Medical in Germany at 0049-7253-980-340 or by e-mail [email protected] -- Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.sunrisemedical.de
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
- Company
- Sunrise Medical of Heidelberg, Germany
- Quantity
- About 70
- Sold at
- Sunrise Medical dealers nationwide sold these hand cycles, from August 2001 to July 2002, for $3,300.
- Recall date
- November 6, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Sunrise Medical has received one report, in which the quick release failed and the rider suffered minor injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled hand cycles come in a variety of colors and have "SOPUR" written on both sides of the bodywork.