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Restraint / CrashSeptember 21, 2023CPSC #23294

Shimano Recalls Cranksets for Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Brand
Product
Bicycles
Units affected
680,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Shimano Ultegra FC-6800, Dura-Ace FC-9000, Ultegra FC-R8000, Dura-Ace FC-R9100 and FC-R9100P 11-Speed Bonded Hollowtech Road Cranksets manufactured prior to July 2019 sold individually and on bicycles sold by other manufacturers such as Trek and Specialized. A crankset is the component of the bicycle that the chain and pedals attach to for pedaling. The recalled models have printed 'Ultegra' or Dura Ace' logos on the arm. The affected models are pre-July 2019 production and have the following two letter production code on backside of the crank arm where the pedals are attached: KF, KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK, KL, LA, LB, LC, LD, LE, LF, LG, LH, LI, LJ, LK, LL, MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, MG, MH, MI, MJ, MK, ML, NA, NB, NC, ND, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ, NK, NL, OA, OB, OC, OD, OE, OF, OG, OH, OI, OJ, OK, OL, PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG, PH, PI, PJ, PK, PL, QA, QB, QC, QD, QE, QF, QG, QH, QI, QJ, QK, QL, RA, RB, RC, RD, RE, and RF.

Hazard

The recalled bonded crank parts can separate and break, posing a crash hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The firm has received 4,519 incidents of cranksets separating, and six reported injuries, including bone fractures, joint displacement and lacerations.

Made in

Japan

Where it was sold

  • Bicycle stores nationwide from January 2012 through August 2023 for between $270 and $1,500.

Photos

Recalled Shimano Hollowtech Road location of two-letter date code on crank armRecalled Shimano Hollowtech Road Ultegra FC-6800 CranksetRecalled Shimano Hollowtech Road Dura-Ace FC-9000 CranksetRecalled Shimano Hollowtech Road Ultegra FC-R8000 Crankset
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