CPSC recall · Reported July 12, 2006
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan recalled This recall involves quick releases supplied after November 1, 2005 with Shimano front hu….
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard was recalled by Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan in July 12, 2006. Reason: The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rid…. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their loc…. Verify recall #06209 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan issued this CPSC recall-The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rid….
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- agency class
- July 12, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06209 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06209 |
| Date reported | July 12, 2006 |
| Date initiated | July 12, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan |
| Affected scope | About 8,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free in…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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