Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen
What was recalled
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.
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250.
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