Sunrise Medical · Recalled
CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
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.
- Units
- About 70
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $3,300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled hand cycles come in a variety of colors and have "SOPUR" written on both sides of the bodywork.
The file
- Sold at
- Sunrise Medical dealers nationwide sold these hand cycles, from August 2001 to July 2002, for $3,300.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Germany
- Recalled by
- Sunrise Medical of Heidelberg, Germany
Incident log
Sunrise Medical has received one report, in which the quick release failed and the rider suffered minor injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop riding these cycles immediately and contact their local Sunrise Medical dealer for a free repair.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 06 2002; last revised JUL 01 2025.