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

Recalled July 12, 2006 · CPSC recall 06209 · Shimano American

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.

Units

About 8,500

Incidents / injuries

Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.

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

Product

Shimano Quick Release Device

Manufacturer(s)

Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan

Retailers

Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44.

Made in

Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →