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Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Published: June 7, 2016Recall ID: 16752Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts used to connect the seat tube and rear axle dropouts can be incorrectly sized which can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves four models of 2016 Focus Spine mountain bicycles. The Spine C (carbon) 0.0, Factory, Pro and SL were sold in three colors: black/white, gray/orange and green/light green/yellow. "Focus" is printed on the bicycle's down tube and "Spine" is printed on the top tube.

Affected Products

Focus Spine bicycles

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Focus-Bicycles-Recalls-Spine-Bicycles
TitleFocus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752a.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionLocation of Focus Spine bicycle seatstay and linkage components
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752b.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionSpine C (Carbon) 0.0
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752c.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionSpine C (Carbon) Factory
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752d.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionSpine C (Carbon) Pro
Images › 5 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752e.jpg
Images › 5 › CaptionSpine C (Carbon) SL
Hazards › NameThe bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts used to connect the seat tube and rear axle dropouts can be incorrectly sized which can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received one report of an incident in Switzerland. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameFocus Spine bicycles
Products › TypeBicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Products › Category I D68242
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 80
Recall I D7762
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Importers › NameFocus Bicycles USA Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
Retailers › NameIndependent specialty bicycle stores nationwide from October 2015 through April 2016 for between $4,000 and $8,000.
Recall Date2016-06-07T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves four models of 2016 Focus Spine mountain bicycles. The Spine C (carbon) 0.0, Factory, Pro and SL were sold in three colors: black/white, gray/orange and green/light green/yellow. "Focus" is printed on the bicycle's down tube and "Spine" is printed on the top tube.
Recall Number16752
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Consumer ContactFocus Bicycles toll-free at 877-753-4480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.focus-bikes.com and click on "Spine Recall" for more information.
Last Publish Date2016-06-07T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryGermany

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