Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
Why was Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for recalled?
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Shimano Quick Release Device
- Company
- Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan
- Quantity
- About 8,500
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44.
- Recall date
- July 12, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.