Shimano quick release devices used on certain bicycle front wheels may fail or break after installation and positioning. These affected devices are found on specific Shimano hub models including the HB 5501, HB 5600, HB 6600, HB 7800, HB M756, HB M760, HB M765, HB M960, HB M965, and certain dynamo and tandem hubs, as well as on wheels model WH 7801, WH 7801C, WH 7801C50, WH 7801SL, WH M965, and WH R600. Only products supplied after November 1, 2005 are affected. If the quick release device fails while the bicycle is in motion, the rider may lose control and suffer serious injury.
Shimano has voluntarily taken corrective action to address this issue. The source does not specify what remedy an affected consumer should pursue.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
In certain cases, the quick release device may fail or break after installation and positioning. If this happens when the bicycle is in motion, the rider may lose control, and this may result in serious injury.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Quick release device for front wheels of bicycles "Shimano"Type/number of model: HB 5501 (105), HB 5600 (105), HB 6600 (Ultegra), HB 7800 (Dura Ace), HB M756 (XT), HB M760 (XT), HB M765 (XT), HB M960 (XTR), HB M965 (XTR), DH 2N71 (Sport Dynamo), DH 3N71 (Sport Dynamo), DH 3D71 (Sport Dynamo), HB HF08 (Tandem). Shimano wheels that may be concerned: WH 7801 (Dura-Ace), WH 7801C (Dura Ace), WH 7801C50 (Dura Ace), WH 7801SL (Dura Ace), WH M965 (XTR), WH R600.Only products supplied after 1 November 2005 are concerned. Notifying country: Luxembourg
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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