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1. Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-Bicycles
2. Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Xootr-Recalls-Adult-Kick-Scooters
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Recall Date: April 6, 2017
Recall Number: 17-126
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Pine Mountain bicycles
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Replace
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.
Consumer 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.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-Bicycles
Recall Details
Units: About 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
Description: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Sold at: Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 through February 2017 for about $1,000.
Importer/Distributor: Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
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Recall Date: April 6, 2017
Recall Number: 17-127
Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Xootr adult kick scooters
Hazard: The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair.
Consumer Contact: Xootr at 800-816-2724 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@xootr.com or online at www.xootr.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Xootr-Recalls-Adult-Kick-Scooters
Recall Details
Units: About 3,000
Description: This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.
Sold at: Lajolla Swim and Sport, Nyce Wheels, San Francyclo and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Xootr.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $270.
Manufacturer: Xootr of Old Forge, Pa.
Manufactured in: U.S.
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