Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-12-17). Hazards: fall. About 470 units in the US and 31 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16061 |
| Published | 2015-12-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-12-18 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Focus Izalco Max Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Focus Bicycles |
| Firms | Focus Bicycles USA, Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Germany, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 470 |
| Units (Canada) | 31 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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