CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components
What was recalled
These 2000 model bicycle forks have been installed on more than 30 models of bicycles and sold under Answer and Manitou brand names. Either "ANSWER" or "MANITOU" is written on the side of the fork and the model name is written on the front of the fork. The Answer BMX forks are the Carbo Pro and Mag Pro models. The Manitou mountain bike forks are Mars and X-Vert Super models. Bicycle brands that were made with these forks include Specialized, Klein, Jamis and Marin.
Hazard
The tube that attaches the fork to the bicycle can fail, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Injuries
Answer Products has received six reports of these forks failing, resulting in two consumers suffering minor injuries, including cuts, bruises and chipped teeth.
Where it was sold
- Bicycle stores nationwide and mail order catalogs sold these forks and bikes from August 1999 through May 2000. The forks range in price from $245 to $695, and the assembled bicycles with these forks range in price from $1,200 to more than $3,000.
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