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

U.S. CPSCFallsJul 12, 2006
Recalled Quick Release Device
Recalled Quick Release Device

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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.

Incidents & injuries

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

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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