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Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 17, 2015
Focus Izalco Max Bicycle
Focus Izalco Max Bicycle
Acros Logo on Headset
Acros Logo on Headset

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.

Repair

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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