Answer Products Inc. Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks
Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks
Date of Recall
2004-11-08CPSC Release Number
05-507Manufactured In
USA and TaiwanUnits
About 8,032Importer
Answer Products, Inc., Valencia, CASold By
Retailers and distributors have sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.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 |
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 download updated versions at http://www.answerproducts.com/productmanuals.asp or contact Answer to send a free Owners' Manual.Consumer Contact
Contact Answer Products, Inc. at (800) 423-0273 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For more information, go to http://www.answerproducts.comRecall Comments
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