09/28/2010 // WPB, FL, USA // Personal Injury Lawyers News // Nicole Howley
Fresno, CA—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Sunrise Medical (US) LLC have voluntarily recalled about 20 Quickie® Shark Bikes. The CPSC announced the recall on September 27, 2010; over an injury hazard the bike poses.
The recall was initiated after discovering that the custom footrests can break, which can pose an injury risk to the rider.
The CPSC press release stated, “This recall involves Quickie® Shark bikes with custom footrests that are designed for use by disabled persons. Model numbers included in the recall are SB472900001 and SB471900001. Model and serials numbers are printed on the right side of the bike frame. Serial numbers included in the recall are: KS910634, KS933266, KS935245, KF130177, KF130177, KF138342, KF157355, KF182230, KF214063, KF214095, KF228670, KF230678, KF268500, KF271632, KF275166, KF341126, KF344298 and KF370981.”
Sunrise Medical sold the recalled bicycles to authorized dealers across the United States from March 2007 through October 2009. The bikes were sold for about $4,300.
Consumers are advised to contact Sunrise Medical or their dealer for instructions about how to obtained the replacement footrests.
For further information about the recall, consumers can contact Sunrise Medical at (888) 208-4901 at anytime, or visit their website at www.sunrisemedical.com.
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