The following recall has been announced:

* About 8,500 Shimano quick release devices for bicycles, manufactured by Shimano Inc., have been recalled because the release skewers can fail or break when in the locked position. The company has received one report of a broken release. The recall includes all quick releases that have silver skewers and do not have round stickers on the back of the release lever. The releases sold with Shimano front hubs and front wheels on road racing and MTB bikes after Nov. 1, 2005.

The following model numbers are included in the recall: HB-5501, HB-5600, HB-6600, HB-7800, HB-HF-08, HB-M756, HB-M760, HB-M765, HB-M960, HB-M965, WH-7801, WH-7801C, WH-7801C50, WH-7801SL, WH-R600, WH-M965, DH-2N71, DH-3N71 and DH-3D71.

Take the quick release to a bicycle store for a free inspection and repair. For more information, call 800-353-4719 or visit http://bike. shimano.com/ or www.cpsc.gov.