CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles

The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.

Recall #: 02236
Affected scope: About 850

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled 2002 model forks were installed on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongo….

CPSC, Answer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 22, 2002. Reason: The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Answer Products, Inc.…. Verify recall #02236 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries..

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agency class: August 22, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02236 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02236
Date reported	August 22, 2002
Date initiated	August 22, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 850
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Answer Products, Inc. to determine if your bicycle is among t…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 22, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02236.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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