Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 06209. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop riding immediately and take the quick release device into their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 06209 has the recall date 12 Jul 2006. The notice names the firm Shimano. The recall has about 8,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 8,500 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Shimano Quick Release Device, About 8,500, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44. |
| Manufacturer | Shimano Inc |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,500Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Shimano
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06209. https://recallregister.com/product/3314-shimano-american-corp-recalls-quick-release-device-for-bicycles-posing/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06209 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06209?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan