Reported Dec 17, 2015
Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Focus Bicycles USA, Inc. of Carlsbad, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.
Firm 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
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Focus Izalco Max Bicycles
- Amount recalled
- About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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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