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Product Recall Number: 02-236

Why was Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles recalled?

The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.

Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles
Here's product recall specific data for Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-236

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-08-21

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 850 mountain bicycles. The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.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.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.Bicycle stores nationwide and mail-order catalogs sold these bicycles from January 2002 through August 2002 for between $800 and $900.Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and 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 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.

  • Hazard Description: The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 850

  • 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.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and 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 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.

  • Sold At: Bicycle stores nationwide and mail-order catalogs sold these bicycles from January 2002 through August 2002 for between $800 and $900.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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