By Charles Pekow — Shimano has agreed to pay $11.5 million to settle a civil case over defective cranksets. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) charged that the products “contain a defect which could create a substantial product hazard or create an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death because the recalled bonded crank parts can separate and break.”
Shimano manufactured and sold the cranksets between 2012 and 2023, even after receiving at least 4,519 reports of separation and six injury reports, including bone fractures, joint displacements, and lacerations, according to the CPSC. The agency also said the company failed to report the issue in a timely manner, as required by law.
Shimano settled the case without admitting liability. The company recalled the products in 2023. The CPSC has opened a public comment period before finalizing the settlement. Shimano also agreed to submit reports and undergo audits to ensure future compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Act.
The recall covers about 680,000 11-speed bonded Hollowtech II cranksets, including Ultegra models FC-6800 and FC-R8000, and Dura-Ace models FC-9000, FC-R9100, and FC-R9100P.
The full agreement is available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-17/html/2026-05135.htm.
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