CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 12, 2006

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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 Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44.
Injuries
Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan
Recall Number
06209

Product Information

Product Name
Shimano Quick Release Device
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 8,500
Manufacturer Name
Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan
Manufactured In
Japan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 353-4719
Full Contact Information

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