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

Reported: February 10, 2015 Initiated: February 10, 2015 #15076

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

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

Details

Units Affected
About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-Childrens-Bicycles

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This can cause the rider to lose control and/or crash, posing the risk of injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 10, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15076.

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