CPSC, Marin Mountain Bikes Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
CPSC recall 02229. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 02229 has the recall date 15 Aug 2002. The notice names the firm Marin Mountain Bikes. The recall has about 1,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Marin has received two reports of the steer tube breaking off, resulting in two injuries that included broken bones, broken teeth, cuts and abrasions. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames, About 1,000, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Independent bicycle stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1998 through July 2002, for between $280 and $900. |
| Manufacturer | Marin Mountain Bikes |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Marin Mountain Bikes
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2021 | Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Crash Hazards |
| 6 Apr 2017 | Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall, Crash Hazards |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02229The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02229. https://recallregister.com/product/2199-cpsc-marin-mountain-bikes-announce-recall-of-mountain-bikes/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02229 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Marin has received two reports of the steer tube breaking off, resulting in two injuries that included broken bones, broken teeth, cuts and abrasions.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent bicycle stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1998 through July 2002, for between $280 and $900.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02229?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Marin Mountain Bikes?
- 4 CPSC recalls on this register name Marin Mountain Bikes. This recall is 1 of them.