CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Published: August 22, 2002Recall ID: 02236Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Answer-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles- |
| Title | CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/manitou-fork.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Suspension Bicycle Fork |
| Hazards › Name | The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 850 |
| Recall I D | 2206 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle stores nationwide and mail-order catalogs sold these bicycles, from January 2002 through August 2002, for between $800 and $900. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02236 |
| Consumer 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 manitoutech@hayesbicycle.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00 |