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

Date: July 12, 2006
Company: Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report