Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Crash Hazards
Recall 21183 · Aug 18, 2021 · Marin Mountain Bikes
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21183
- Date
- Aug 18, 2021
- Company
- Marin Mountain Bikes
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Mountain Bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the following 20 different Model Year 2021 Marin Mountain bicycles: San Quentin 1, San Quentin 20", San Quentin 24", Wildcat Trail 1, Wildcat Trail 3, Fairfax 1, Fairfax 2, Terra Linda 1, Terra Linda 2, Presidio 3, Kentfield 2, Kentfield 2 ST, Larkspur 1, Muirwoods RC, San Anselmo DS1, San Anselmo DS2, San Rafael DS1, San Rafael DS2, Hidden Canyon 20" and Bayview Trail 24". These bicycles were sold in various sizes and color schemes. The model name is printed on the top tube and a "MARIN" decal is on the down tube of the frame.
What can happen
The bottom bracket can break during use, causing the user to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Marin Bikes for instructions on receiving a free replacement bottom bracket and scheduling a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of broken bottom brackets. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bike Connection Palo Alto, City Grounds, and The Bike Rack stores and independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2020 through April 2021 for between $400 and $1,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mountain bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Marin Bikes for instructions on receiving a free replacement bottom bracket and scheduling a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The bottom bracket can break during use, causing the user to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.