Safety regulator, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
Recall 03506 · Nov 6, 2002 · Sunrise Medical
70
units affected
70
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03506
- Date
- Nov 6, 2002
- Company
- Sunrise Medical
- Units affected
- 70
- Product
- 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled hand cycles come in a variety of colors and have "SOPUR" written on both sides of the bodywork.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding these cycles immediately and contact their local Sunrise Medical dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sunrise Medical has received one report, in which the quick release failed and the rider suffered minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Sunrise Medical dealers nationwide sold these hand cycles, from August 2001 to July 2002, for $3,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3-wheel hand cycle?
Consumers should stop riding these cycles immediately and contact their local Sunrise Medical dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.