Pine Mountain bicycles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 6, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards

Recall number

17126

Sold / distributed

Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 through February 2017 for about $1,000.

Why it was 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 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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.