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Product recall · CPSCApril 6, 2017Worth checking
Marin Mountain Bikes Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rigid front forks on these recalled bikes can bend or break during use or while jumping, causing the rider to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mountain bikes and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a replacement bicycle fork and scheduling a free repair.
Who to contact: Marin Bikes at 800-222-7557 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.marinbikes.com and click on the "recalls/safety" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves two Marin Mountain bicycle model years and model names: 2016 Pine Mountain 1 and 2017 Pine Mountain bicycles. The bicycles were sold in five frame sizes and in one basic color scheme (silver painted frame with orange painted fork.) The model name "Pine Mountain 1" (2016) or "Pine Mountain" (2017) is printed on the top tube of the frame and the downtube of the frame has a "MARIN" decal.
Details
- Units affected
- About 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- April 6, 2017
- Brand
- Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of bent bicycle forks including one report in the United States and three in other countries. No injuries have been reported.
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 through February 2017 for about $1,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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