CPSC recall 05-507, announced November 8, 2004, covers Answer Products Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks (about 8,032 units). 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 notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should check the back of the lower leg portion of the fork for a decal stating, "Tire Clearance Upgrade Installed". 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?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Answer Products
- Manufacturer
- Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-507
- Units
- About 8,032
- Manufactured in
- United States, Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.
Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact 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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