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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-02-10

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

Is my product affected?

2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles

  • Brand Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Marin is recalling 2014 model MBX 50 and Tiny Trail children's bicycles with 16-inch knobby tires, high-rise handlebars, and training wheels. The boy's bicycles were sold in red with serial numbers beginning HA14980, while the girl's bicycles were sold in purple with serial numbers beginning HA14982. Serial numbers can be found on a foil label on the underside of the down tube. The handlebars on these bicycles can loosen or separate during use, which may cause the rider to lose control and crash.

If the handlebars loosen or separate, the child riding the bicycle could be injured in a fall. According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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