CPSC2017-04-06
Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Hazard
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
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.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 through February 2017 for about $1,000.
Affected count
About 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of bent bicycle forks including one report in the United States and three in other countries. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Pine Mountain bicycles
Consumer contact
Marin Bikes at 800-222-7557 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.marinbikes.com and click on the "recalls/safety" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Recalls-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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