Marin Mountain Bikes · Recalled
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen
The handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This can cause the rider to lose control and/or crash, posing the risk of injury.
- Units
- About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $250
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves Marin 2014 model MBX 50 and Tiny Trail boy's and girl's bicycles with 16-inch knobby tires. The single speed bicycles have high-rise handlebars and training wheels. The boy's bicycles were sold in red and have serial number HA14980XXXXXX. The girl's bicycles were sold in purple and have serial number HA14982XXXXXX. Serial numbers are printed on a foil label affixed to the underside of the base of the down tube. "Marin" is printed on the seat and the downtube. "Tiny Trail" or "MBX 50" is printed on the bicycles chain guard.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.
Marin Mountain Bikes at (800) 222-7557 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.marinbikes.com and click on "Recalls/Safety" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 10 2015; last revised JUN 28 2015.
