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Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled 2015-12-17. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 470Units
2015-12-17Recall date
FallHazard
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
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.
The hazard
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
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.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.

The details

ProductsFocus Izalco Max Bicycles
Imported byFocus Bicycles USA, Inc
Made inGermany, Taiwan
CPSC recall number16061
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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