Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16061 · Dec 17, 2015 · Focus Bicycles
470
units affected
470
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16061
- Date
- Dec 17, 2015
- Company
- Focus Bicycles
- Units affected
- 470
- Product
- Focus Izalco Max Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled focus izalco max bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
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.