CPSCGeneral Alert
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars ...
Published: February 10, 2015Recall ID: 15076Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-Childrens-Bicycles |
| Title | Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15076.mbx50Photo1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Marin MBX 50 Boys Bicycles |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15076.tinytrailPhoto2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Marin Tiny Trail Girls Bicycles |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15076.MBX50SERIALNUMBERLOCATION3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Marin bicycle serial number location on downtube. |
| Hazards › Name | The handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This can cause the rider to lose control and/or crash, posing the risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1911 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem. |
| Importers › Name | Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250. |
| Recall Date | 2015-02-10T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15076 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/43613r-eng.php |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-06-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |