Safety regulator, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Recall 02236 · Aug 22, 2002 · Answer Products Inc.
850
units affected
850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02236
- Date
- Aug 22, 2002
- Company
- Answer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 850
- Product
- Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled 2002 model forks were installed on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles. "MANITOU" is printed on the side of the fork and the model name - "Six Elite" and "Six Super" - is printed on the arch of the fork and on the side of the fork leg. The bicycles were manufactured in Asia.
What can happen
The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and mail-order catalogs sold these bicycles, from January 2002 through August 2002, for between $800 and $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suspension forks on specialized rockhopper a-1 comp and mongoose hot link sommet series bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.
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.