Product Recall Number: 05-507
Why was Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks 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.
Product Recall Number: 05-507
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-11-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Answer Products, Inc., Valencia, CA is voluntarily recalling about 8,032 Manitou bicycle suspension forks. 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.Name of Product: Manitou Bicycle Suspension ForksUnits: About 8,032Manufacturer/Importer: Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CAHazard: 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/Injuries: One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.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 ManitouNixonComp, Platinum, Super and Super Plus 145 Suspension Fork Elite 115-145 Suspension ForkShermanJumper 110 Suspension ForkStanceStatic 80 & 100 Suspension Fork Blunt 100 & 130 Suspension Fork Flow 100-130 Suspension ForkSold at: Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.Manufactured in: USA and TaiwanRemedy: 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.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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: New Instructions, Repair
Units: About 8,032
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Retailers and distributors have sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.
Importers: Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA
Manufacturers: Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States and Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed