CPSC recall · Reported April 6, 2017
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards
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.
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif. recalled This recall involves two Marin Mountain bicycle model years and model names: 2016 Pine Mo….
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards was recalled by Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif. in April 6, 2017. Reason: The rigid front forks on these recalled bikes can bend or break during use or while jumping, causing the ride…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mountain bikes and contact the firm …. Verify recall #17126 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The rigid front forks on these recalled bikes can bend or break during use or while jumping, causing the ride….
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- April 6, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17126 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17126 |
| Date reported | April 6, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 6, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mountain bikes and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a replacem…
- Check the recall number (17126) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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