CPSC recall 00-105, announced May 9, 2000, covers Answer and Manitou brand bicycle forks (about 17,500 units). The tube that attaches the fork to the bicycle can fail, causing riders to lose control and fall. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles with these forks and take them to an authorized Answer Products dealer, for a free inspection and repair. Recall contact: call (888.686.3472, or email manitoutech@hayesbicycle.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These 2000 model bicycle forks have been installed on more than 30 models of bicycles and sold under Answer and Manitou brand names. Either "ANSWER" or "MANITOU" is written on the side of the fork and the model name is written on the front of the fork. The Answer BMX forks are the Carbo Pro and Mag Pro models. The Manitou mountain bike forks are Mars and X-Vert Super models. Bicycle brands that were made with these forks include Specialized, Klein, Jamis and Marin.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The tube that attaches the fork to the bicycle can fail, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Incidents and injuries
Answer Products has received six reports of these forks failing, resulting in two consumers suffering minor injuries, including cuts, bruises and chipped teeth.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles with these forks and take them to an authorized Answer Products dealer, for a free inspection and repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Answer Products
- Manufacturer
- Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 00-105
- Units
- About 17,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide and mail order catalogs sold these forks and bikes from August 1999 through May 2000. The forks range in price from $245 to $695, and the assembled bicycles with these forks range in price from $1,200 to more than $3,000.
Answer and Manitou brand bicycle forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
To determine if your bicycle's fork is part of this recall and for more information, 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
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