CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain
CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Why was CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain recalled?
The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
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]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles
- Company
- Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 850
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and mail-order catalogs sold these bicycles, from January 2002 through August 2002, for between $800 and $900.
- Recall date
- August 22, 2002
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.