CPSC, Marin Mountain Bikes Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2199.
The recall involves Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames. There are seven model bikes with 11.5-inch frames and one model with a 13.5-inch frame. The 11.5-inch bikes have the following model names: Bobcat Trail, Hawk Hill, Palisades Trail, Pioneer Trail, Nail Trail, Stinson and Rocky Ridge. The 13.5-inch model has the model name Quake. The model name is written on the top tube of the mountain bikes. To determine the size of the frame (11.5-inch or 13.5-inch), measure from the center of the crank arm to about 1 inch below the seatpost clamp.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2199.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bikes immediately and contact Marin Mountain Bikes to learn where to take their bikes to have the frames replaced free of charge.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide Sold These Mountain Bikes, From August 1998 Through July 2002, For Between $280 And $900. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2199.
For more information, contact Marin at (800) 876-9840 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.marinbikes.com
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Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide Sold These Mountain Bikes, From August 1998 Through July 2002, For Between $280 And $900. Recall FAQ
Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide Sold These Mountain Bikes, From August 1998 Through July 2002, For Between $280 And $900. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Marin Mountain Bikes Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes. The notice was published on August 15, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,000 units are potentially affected.