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

Active Recall Announced November 8, 2004 CPSC #05507

Quick answer

CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks is CPSC recall #05507, announced on November 8, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Answer Products, Inc..

Hazard

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

Affected products

Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks

Recalled brands

Answer Products, Inc.

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.

Recall date

November 8, 2004

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05507?

CPSC recall #05507 covers CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 8, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #05507?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05507 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Answer-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Suspension-Forks-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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