CPSC recall 02229
Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-10-08
On 2025-10-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames by Marin Mountain Bikes, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02229 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-08-15 |
| Published | 2025-10-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Marin Mountain Bikes |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Marin-Mountain-Bikes-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bikes-
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