CPSCGeneral Alert

Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard

Name: Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
Brand: Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan
SKU: CPSC-06209
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 12, 2006Recall ID: 06209Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves quick releases supplied after November 1, 2005 with Shimano front hubs and front wheels on the following road racing and MTB bicycles. Model numbers included in the recall are: HB-5501, HB-5600, HB-6600, HB-7800, HB-HF-08, HB-M756, HB-M760, HB-M760, HB-M960, HB-M965, WH-7801, WH-7801C, WH-7801C50, WH-7801SL, WH-R600, WH-M965, DH-2N71, DH-3N71 and DH-3D71. Only quick releases with silver skewers and without a round sticker on the back of the quick release lever are involved in this recall.

Affected Products

Shimano Quick Release Device

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Shimano-American-Corp-Recalls-Quick-Release-Device-for-Bicycles-Posing-Fall-Hazard
Title	Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9aada0ddfcda44da833e274b130e838c.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Quick Release Device
Hazards › Name	The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
Injuries › Name	Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Shimano Quick Release Device
Products › Type	Bicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1850
Products › Number Of Units	About 8,500
Recall I D	3314
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Retailers › Name	Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44.
Recall Date	2006-07-12T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves quick releases supplied after November 1, 2005 with Shimano front hubs and front wheels on the following road racing and MTB bicycles. Model numbers included in the recall are: HB-5501, HB-5600, HB-6600, HB-7800, HB-HF-08, HB-M756, HB-M760, HB-M760, HB-M960, HB-M965, WH-7801, WH-7801C, WH-7801C50, WH-7801SL, WH-R600, WH-M965, DH-2N71, DH-3N71 and DH-3D71. Only quick releases with silver skewers and without a round sticker on the back of the quick release lever are involved in this recall.
Recall Number	06209
Manufacturers › Name	Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan
Consumer Contact	For more information, contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at bike.shimano.com
Last Publish Date	2024-07-02T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Japan

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Recalling FirmShimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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