Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-02-10). Hazards: fall, crash, injury. About 400 units in the US and 50 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15076 |
| Published | 2015-02-10 |
| Last updated | 2015-06-28 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | 2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Marin Mountain Bikes |
| Firms | Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Units (Canada) | 50 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This can cause the rider to lose control and/or crash, posing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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