Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 16061
Affected scope: About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the 2014-2015 Focus Izalco Max bicycles with Acros-brand upper heads….

Focus Bicycles Recalls Izalco Max Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 17, 2015. Reason: The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles …. Verify recall #16061 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: December 17, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16061 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16061
Date reported	December 17, 2015
Date initiated	December 17, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Units affected: About 470 (an additional 31 sold in Canada).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 17, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16061.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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