CPSCGeneral Alert
Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Published: December 17, 2015Recall ID: 16061Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Focus Izalco Max Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Focus-Bicycles-Recalls-Izalco-Max-Bicycles |
| Title | Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16061.2015FocusIzalcoMAX4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Focus Izalco Max Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16061.MAXStockHSACROSLOGO.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Acros Logo on Headset |
| Hazards › Name | The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Focus Izalco Max Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6606 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Focus Bicycles USA, Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2015-12-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 16061 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/56280r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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 service.usa@focus-bikes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-12-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Germany |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Taiwan |