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

Name: Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen
Brand: Marin Mountain Bikes
SKU: CPSC-15076
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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