Shimano MTB, Racing Bicycle Quick Release Devices

Description: Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2006 Release #06-209 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 353-4719 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Shimano Quick Release Device Units: About 8,500 Manufacturer: Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan Hazard: The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position. When this happens the rider could lose control and fall. Incidents/Injuries: Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description and Models: 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 at: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44. Manufactured In: Japan 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. Consumer 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 [Learn More]