Shimano Quick Release Device
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Shimano American Corp. is recalling quick-release devices for bicycles that can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position, potentially causing riders to lose control and fall. The recall affects quick-release skewers supplied after November 1, 2005 with specific Shimano front hub and wheel model numbers used on road racing and mountain bikes. Only quick releases with silver skewers and without a round sticker on the back of the quick-release lever are included in the recall.
Consumers with affected bicycles should stop riding immediately and take the quick-release device to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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