CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
Published: November 6, 2002Recall ID: 03506Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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 or collision with another object.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled hand cycles come in a variety of colors and have "SOPUR" written on both sides of the bodywork.
Affected Products
3-Wheel Hand Cycle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Sunrise-Medical-Announces-Recall-of-3-Wheel-Hand-Cycle |
| Title | CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/sunrise.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Image of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Sunrise Medical has received one report, in which the quick release failed and the rider suffered minor injuries. |
| Products › Name | 3-Wheel Hand Cycle |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 70 |
| Recall I D | 2459 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding these cycles immediately and contact their local Sunrise Medical dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Sunrise Medical dealers nationwide sold these hand cycles, from August 2001 to July 2002, for $3,300. |
| Recall Date | 2002-11-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled hand cycles come in a variety of colors and have "SOPUR" written on both sides of the bodywork. |
| Recall Number | 03506 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Sunrise Medical of Heidelberg, Germany |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Sunrise Medical in Germany at 0049-7253-980-340 or by e-mail s.gerster@sunrisemedical.de -- Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.sunrisemedical.de |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |