The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16752·Announced 2016-06-07

Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Models Due to Frame Collapse Risk

Focus Bicycles is recalling about 80 Spine mountain bicycles because incorrectly sized seatstay or linkage parts can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that can cause the bicycle frame to collapse, posing a significant fall hazard. Although no injuries have been reported, the potential for serious injury from a frame collapse during use places this in the 'High' severity category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Focus Bicycles USA Inc. is recalling about 80 units of 2016 Focus Spine mountain bicycles. The recall involves four specific models: Spine C (carbon) 0.0, Factory, Pro, and SL. These bicycles were sold in three colors: black/white, gray/orange, and green/light green/yellow. The word "Focus" is printed on the down tube and "Spine" is printed on the top tube.

The recall is due to a defect where the bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts, which connect the seat tube and rear axle dropouts, may be incorrectly sized. This defect can cause the frame to collapse while riding, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The company has received one report of an incident in Switzerland, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected bicycles were sold at independent specialty bicycle stores nationwide from October 2015 through April 2016 for between $4,000 and $8,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair. Customers can reach Focus Bicycles toll-free at 877-753-4480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.focus-bikes.com and click on "Spine Recall" for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Focus Spine bicycles
Manufacturer
Focus Bicycles USA Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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