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Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards

Reported: April 6, 2017 Initiated: April 6, 2017 #17126

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.. Units affected: About 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 6, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17126.