CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-08). Hazards: fall, crash. About 8,032 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05507 |
| Published | 2004-11-08 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks |
| Firm named in the title | Answer Products Inc. |
| Firms | Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan, United States |
| Units (US) | 8,032 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000. |
Description
The recall involves 2005 Manitou Nixon, Stance, and Sherman bicycle suspension forks installed on various high-end mountain bicycles. The Manitou bicycle suspension forks have the model names printed on the sides of the lower leg portions of the fork. Specific models are listed in the table below. 2005 Manitou Nixon Comp, Platinum, Super and Super Plus 145 Suspension Fork Elite 115-145 Suspension Fork Sherman Jumper 110 Suspension Fork Stance Static 80 & 100 Suspension Fork Blunt 100 & 130 Suspension Fork Flow 100-130 Suspension Fork
Hazard
The top of the Manitou bicycle suspension fork, when fully compressed, may contact the front tire, resulting in a loss of control of the bicycle and presenting a fall hazard to a bicyclist.
Remedy
Consumers should check the back of the lower leg portion of the fork for a decal stating, "Tire Clearance Upgrade Installed". If absent, consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Answer to arrange for a free travel upgrade kit to be installed at no cost. Consumers should discard the old Owners' Manual and contact Answer to send a free Owners' Manual.
Incidents and injuries
One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.
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