Focus has announced a voluntary recall of its Izalco Max bike in conjunction with consumer product divisions in the U.S. and Canada. According to reports, the headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard. Following is from the official release by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Division.
Recall date: December 17, 2015
Recall number: 16-061
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Focus Izalco Max Bicycles
Hazard:
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Contact:
Focus Bicycles USA toll-free at 877-753-4480 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.focus-bikes.com and click on “Izalco Max Recall” for more information.　
Recall Details
Units
About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada)
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.
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.
Importer(s)
Focus Bicycles USA, Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
