Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16752 · Jun 7, 2016 · Focus Bicycles
80
units affected
80
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16752
- Date
- Jun 7, 2016
- Company
- Focus Bicycles
- Units affected
- 80
- Product
- Focus Spine bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of an incident in Switzerland. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent specialty bicycle stores nationwide from October 2015 through April 2016 for between $4,000 and $8,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled focus spine bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.