CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62822r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 6, 2017

Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Marin Bikes at 800-222-7557 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.marinbikes.com and click on the "recalls/safety" link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 through February 2017 for about $1,000.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of bent bicycle forks including one report in the United States and three in other countries. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17126

Product Information

Product Name
Pine Mountain bicycles
Number of Units
About 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Distributed By
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, Calif.
Manufactured In
Indonesia

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-222-7557
Website www.marinbikes.com
Full Contact Information

Marin Bikes at 800-222-7557 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.marinbikes.com and click on the "recalls/safety" link at the bottom of the page for more information.