Focus Bicycles Spine Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was Focus Bicycles Spine Bicycles recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Focus Spine bicycles
- Company
- Focus Bicycles USA Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 80
- Sold at
- Independent specialty bicycle stores nationwide from October 2015 through April 2016 for between $4,000 and $8,000.
- Recall date
- June 7, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of an incident in Switzerland. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.