Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Alert Number0293/06
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginJapan
Published2 June 2006

Risk Description

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.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

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.

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