CPSCGeneral Alert
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Haz...
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 |