Recalls / 2004-11-08

CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks

05507 · Recalled 2004-11-08 · CPSC page

Description

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks		About 8,032

Parties

Manufacturer: Answer Products, Inc.
Made in: United States, Taiwan
Sold at: Retailers, distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks, 000.

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

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Location of sticker on recalled bicycle forks

Source: CPSC recall 05507. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.