Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-06-07 · 16752
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16752
Date
2016-06-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Focus Spine bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent specialty bicycle stores nationwide from October 2015 through April 2016 for between $4,000 and $8,000.
Importer(s)
Focus Bicycles USA Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Germany
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.