2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 10, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

15076

Sold / distributed

Bicycles stores nationwide from September 2013 through December 2014 for about $250.

Why it was recalled

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 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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.