Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
危险说明 Hazard
- The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. When this happens, the rider could lose control and fall.
受影响产品
官方描述 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.
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- Shimano has received one report of the quick release breaking. No injuries have been reported.
官方补救措施 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.
消费者联系信息
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
相关企业
制造商:Shimano Inc., of Osaka, Japan
制造国家/地区:Japan
零售商:Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for between $13 and $44.