The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17126·Announced 2017-04-06

Marin Pine Mountain Bicycles Recalled Due to Fork Failure Hazards

Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling 2016 and 2017 Pine Mountain bicycles because the front forks can bend or break, posing fall and crash hazards.

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 risk-of-harm product (bicycles) where the front forks can break, posing fall and crash hazards, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Marin Mountain Bikes Inc. is recalling approximately 370 Pine Mountain bicycles in the United States, with an additional 100 sold in Canada. The recall involves the 2016 Pine Mountain 1 and 2017 Pine Mountain models. These bicycles were sold in five frame sizes and feature a silver painted frame with an orange painted fork. The model name is printed on the top tube, and a "MARIN" decal is located on the downtube.

The rigid front forks on these bicycles can bend or break during use or while jumping. This failure can cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards. The firm has received four reports of bent bicycle forks, including one in the United States and three in other countries. No injuries have been reported.

The bicycles were sold at independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 through February 2017 for about $1,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mountain bikes and contact Marin Bikes at 800-222-7557 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.marinbikes.com and click on the "recalls/safety" link, to receive instructions for a replacement bicycle fork and a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Pine Mountain bicycles
Manufacturer
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
370

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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