Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
Recall 06209 · Jul 12, 2006 · Shimano American Corp.
8,500
units affected
8,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06209
- Date
- Jul 12, 2006
- Company
- Shimano American Corp.
- Units affected
- 8,500
- Product
- Shimano Quick Release Device
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shimano quick release device?
Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.