Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-04-06 · 17126
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.
Recall
Number
17126
Date
2017-04-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Pine Mountain bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 through February 2017 for about $1,000.
Importer(s)
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Indonesia
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.