Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-02-10 · 15076
Hazards
The handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This can cause the rider to lose control and/or crash, posing the risk of injury.
Recall
Number
15076
Date
2015-02-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250.
Importer(s)
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.