CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 8, 2004

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

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Retailers and distributors sold bicycles with the affected forks from July 2004 through September 2004 for over $1,000.
Injuries
One report of a Manitou Stance allowing the tire to rub against the top of the fork. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA
Recall Number
05507

Product Information

Product Name
Manitou Bicycle Suspension Forks
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 8,032
Manufacturer Name
Answer Products, Inc., of Valencia, CA
Manufactured In
Taiwan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 888.686.3472
Full Contact Information

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