Sunrise Medical Recalls 3-Wheel Hand Cycles Due to Axle Failure Risk
Sunrise Medical is recalling about 70 three-wheel hand cycles because the rear wheel axles may not lock correctly, posing a risk of wheel detachment and injury.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that a detached wheel could result in 'potential for serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects posing severe risk.
Plain-English summary
Sunrise Medical of Heidelberg, Germany, is recalling approximately 70 units of its 3-Wheel Hand Cycle. The recall was initiated because the quick release axles of the rear wheels may not lock correctly. If the axle is not fully engaged, the wheel could detach while the cycle is moving, potentially causing the rider to lose control and suffer serious injury or death from a fall or collision.
The affected hand cycles were sold nationwide by Sunrise Medical dealers from August 2001 to July 2002 for $3,300. The recalled units come in various colors and have "SOPUR" written on both sides of the bodywork. Sunrise Medical has received one report of a quick release failure in which the rider suffered minor injuries.
Consumers should stop riding these cycles immediately and contact their local Sunrise Medical dealer for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Sunrise Medical in Germany at 0049-7253-980-340 or by e-mail at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
- Manufacturer
- Sunrise Medical of Heidelberg, Germany
- Category
- Consumer Product — Mobility Aids
- Affected units
- 70
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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