CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-11-08 · 05507
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.
Recall
Number
05507
Date
2004-11-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA
Retailer(s)
Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.
Country of manufacture
United States; Taiwan
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