CPSC2002-08-22
CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
Hazard
The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Answer Products, Inc. to determine if your bicycle is among the recalled models. Consumers should take their bicycle to the dealer where it was purchased or to any authorized Answer Products dealer, for a free repair.
Sold at
Bicycle stores nationwide and mail-order catalogs sold these bicycles, from January 2002 through August 2002, for between $800 and $900.
Affected count
About 850
Injuries reported
Answer Products has received 18 reports of these adjusters separating from the fork and being projected at riders, causing four consumers to suffer cuts, bruises and one chipped tooth.
Products
Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Answer Products, Inc. at 888.MTN.DISC (888.686.3472) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time or at manitoutech@hayesbicycle.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Answer-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-Don't want to check this manually?
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