Pine Mountain bicycles

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. sold at Independent bicycle stores nationwide from December 2015 – February 2017 for about $1,000.

What you are looking at

2016 Pine Mountain 1 bicycle

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 370 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)

Made inIndonesia

Sold atIndependent bicycle stores nationwide

Sales periodDecember 2015 – February 2017

PriceAbout $1,000

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-222-7557

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.marinbikes.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.