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

危险说明 Hazard

• 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 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.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA

制造国家/地区：United States；Taiwan

零售商：Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.