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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 17, 2015
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Summary

This recall involves approximately 470 Focus Izalco Max bicycles from the 2014 and 2015 model years equipped with Acros-brand upper headsets. The headset design can cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, which may lead to the fork failing during use. Focus Bicycles has received 11 reports of incidents outside the United States, including one injury reported in France, though no incidents have occurred in the U.S. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles for a free repair.

Risk

The headset assembly can put undue stress on the carbon-fiber fork steer tube, causing it to crack and potentially break. If the fork tube fails while riding, the rider can lose control of the bicycle and fall, leading to serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled 2014-2015 Focus Izalco Max bicycles.
  2. Check the upper headset of the bicycle (located where the handlebars meet the frame) for the brand name 'Acros' printed in white on a black headset.
  3. 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 to schedule a free repair.
  4. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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

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

Affected Products

Product: Focus Izalco Max Bicycles (2014-2015)
Date Ranges: January 2014 - August 2015

Product Images

Focus Izalco Max Bicycle

Focus Izalco Max Bicycle

Acros Logo on Headset

Acros Logo on Headset

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16061
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: Germany, Taiwan
Units Affected: About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Focus Bicycles USA, Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
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
Agency Last Updated: December 18, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response