CPSC2004-11-08
CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks
Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA
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.
Sold at
Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.
Affected count
About 8,032
Injuries reported
One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Taiwan
Products
Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks
Consumer contact
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/2005/CPSC-Answer-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Suspension-Forks-Don't want to check this manually?
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