The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16061·Announced 2015-12-17

Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fork Crack Hazard

Focus Bicycles is recalling about 470 Izalco Max bicycles because the headset could crack the fork, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect posing a fall hazard with one reported injury, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but not at a critical level.

Plain-English summary

Focus Bicycles USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 470 Focus Izalco Max bicycles sold in the United States, with an additional 31 units sold in Canada. The recall involves 2014-2015 models equipped with Acros-brand upper headsets, which are black with the word "Acros" printed in white.

The recall is being issued because the headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, creating a fall hazard. The manufacturer 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.

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

The recalled product

Product
Focus Izalco Max Bicycles
Manufacturer
Focus Bicycles USA, Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
470

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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