News from CPSC: Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children’s Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen

 

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Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-Childrens-Bicycles/

 

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1. Recall Date: Feb. 10, 2015

 

Recall Number: 15-076

 

Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of product:  2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles

 

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:  Repair

 

Consumer 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.

 

Photos available: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-Childrens-Bicycles/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves Marin 2014 model MBX 50 and Tiny Trail boys and girls 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.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.

 

Sold at: Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250.

 

Importer: Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: China

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