Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Buy Me a Coffee

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

ยฉ 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: June 7, 2016
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Focus Bicycles is recalling about 80 of its 2016 Focus Spine mountain bicycles because the frame can collapse during use. Component parts called the seatstay or linkage, which connect the seat tube to the rear axle, may be incorrectly sized, leading to structural failure. One incident has been reported in Switzerland, though no injuries have occurred in the United States. These high-end mountain bikes were sold at specialty stores nationwide between October 2015 and April 2016 for prices ranging from $4,000 to $8,000. Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free repair.

Risk

The incorrectly sized linkage and seatstay components can cause the bicycle frame to suddenly collapse while being ridden, which can throw the rider from the bike and cause serious fall injuries.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled mountain bicycles to prevent a potential frame collapse and fall.
  2. Check your bicycle for the brand name 'Focus' printed on the down tube and the model name 'Spine' printed on the top tube.
  3. Identify your specific model from the four affected 2016 versions: Spine C (carbon) 0.0, Spine C Factory, Spine C Pro, or Spine C SL. These were sold in black/white, gray/orange, and green/light green/yellow color schemes.
  4. Contact Focus Bicycles toll-free at 877-753-4480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to schedule a free inspection and repair of the seatstay or linkage components.
  5. You can also visit www.focus-bikes.com and click on 'Spine Recall' for more information on identifying your bike and the repair process.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

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.

Affected Products

Product: 2016 Focus Spine C (carbon) 0.0 mountain bicycle
Model:
Spine C 0.0
Date Ranges: October 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Focus Spine C (carbon) Factory mountain bicycle
Model:
Spine C Factory
Date Ranges: October 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Focus Spine C (carbon) Pro mountain bicycle
Model:
Spine C Pro
Date Ranges: October 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Focus Spine C (carbon) SL mountain bicycle
Model:
Spine C SL
Date Ranges: October 2015 - April 2016

Product Images

Location of Focus Spine bicycle seatstay and linkage components

Location of Focus Spine bicycle seatstay and linkage components

Spine C (Carbon) 0.0

Spine C (Carbon) 0.0

Spine C (Carbon) Factory

Spine C (Carbon) Factory

Spine C (Carbon) Pro

Spine C (Carbon) Pro

Spine C (Carbon) SL

Spine C (Carbon) SL

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16752
Status: Active
Sold By: Independent specialty bicycle stores nationwide from October 2015 through April 2016 for between $4,000 and $8,000.
Manufactured In: Germany
Units Affected: About 80
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Focus Bicycles USA Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
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.
Agency Last Updated: June 7, 2016

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response