CPSCGeneral Alert
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Focus-Bicycles-Recalls-Spine-Bicycles |
| Title | Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Location of Focus Spine bicycle seatstay and linkage components |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Spine C (Carbon) 0.0 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Spine C (Carbon) Factory |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Spine C (Carbon) Pro |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16752.16752e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Spine C (Carbon) SL |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of an incident in Switzerland. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Focus Spine bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80 |
| Recall I D | 7762 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair. |
| Importers › Name | Focus Bicycles USA Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent specialty bicycle stores nationwide from October 2015 through April 2016 for between $4,000 and $8,000. |
| Recall Date | 2016-06-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 16752 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Focus 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 Date | 2016-06-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |