The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15076·Announced 2015-02-10

Marin Recalls 2014 MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Children's Bicycles

Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling 2014 MBX 50 and Tiny Trail children's bicycles because handlebars can loosen or separate, posing a crash and injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (handlebar separation) that poses a risk of injury from crashes, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Marin Mountain Bikes Inc. is recalling 2014 model MBX 50 and Tiny Trail boy's and girl's bicycles. The recalled bicycles feature 16-inch knobby tires, high-rise handlebars, and training wheels. The boy's bicycles were sold in red with serial numbers beginning with HA14980, while the girl's bicycles were sold in purple with serial numbers beginning with HA14982. Serial numbers are located on a foil label on the underside of the base of the down tube.

The recall is being issued because the handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This defect can cause the rider to lose control and crash, posing a risk of injury. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this defect.

Approximately 400 units were sold in the United States and 50 in Canada between September 2013 and December 2014 at bicycle stores nationwide for about $250. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Marin Mountain Bikes at (800) 222-7557 or visit www.marinbikes.com to obtain a replacement handlebar stem.

The recalled product

Product
2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles
Manufacturer
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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