Safety regulator, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks
Recall 05507 · Nov 8, 2004 · Answer Products, Inc.
8,032
units affected
8,032
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05507
- Date
- Nov 8, 2004
- Company
- Answer Products, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,032
- Product
- Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled manitou bicycle suspension forks?
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'.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.