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CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles

Recalled August 22, 2002 · CPSC recall 02236 · Answer Products

Recalled Suspension Bicycle Fork
Hazard
The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Answer Products, Inc. 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.
Units
About 850
Incidents / 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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Answer Products, Inc. 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.

Contact

Consumers may contact Answer Products, Inc. at 888.MTN.DISC (888.686.3472) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time or at [email protected]

Product
Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles
Imported by
Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
Retailers
Bicycle stores nationwide and mail-order catalogs sold these bicycles, from January 2002 through August 2002, for between $800 and $900.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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