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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 10, 2015Serious
Marin Mountain Bikes Children's Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This can cause the rider to lose control and/or crash, posing the risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada
- Recall date
- February 10, 2015
- Brand
- Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250.
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 Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen”
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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