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Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled December 17, 2015 · CPSC recall 16061 · Focus Bicycles
Hazard
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of incidents outside the United States, including one reported injury in France. No incidents have been reported in the United States.
Description
This recall involves the 2014-2015 Focus Izalco Max bicycles with Acros-brand upper headsets. The headsets are black with the word "Acros" printed in white on the upper headset.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.
Contact
Focus Bicycles toll-free at 831-471-5213 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or via email at [email protected]
Product
Focus Izalco Max Bicycles
Imported by
Focus Bicycles USA, Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
Retailers
Independent bicycle retailers nationwide, and online at www.bikebling.com and carbonconnection.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for between $1,800 and $9,500.
Made in
Germany · Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →