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

Recalled February 10, 2015 · CPSC recall 15076 · Marin Mountain Bikes

Marin MBX 50 Boys BicyclesMarin Tiny Trail Girls BicyclesMarin bicycle serial number location on downtube.
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.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product
2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles
Imported by
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Retailers
Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →