Focus recalls 2014-2015 Izalco Max bicycles with Acros upper headsets due to risk of fork steer tube cracking causing falls. Consumers must stop using and get free repairs.
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
Focus is recalling 2014-2015 Izalco Max bicycles with Acros-brand upper headsets because the headset could crack the carbon-fiber fork steer tube, leading to falls. This is a serious hazard that requires immediate action to prevent injury.
The headset design can cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack under normal use. This crack could lead to loss of control and a fall, potentially causing injury.
Owners of 2014-2015 Focus Izalco Max bicycles with Acros upper headsets (black with white "Acros" printing) are affected. Riders of these bicycles are most at risk due to the fall hazard.
Check for black headsets with "Acros" printed in white on the upper part. The recall applies to 2014-2015 Focus Izalco Max bicycles.
Immediately stop using the recalled bicycles as they pose a fall hazard.
Schedule a free repair with Focus Bicycles to fix the headset.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair.
2014-2015 Focus Izalco Max bicycles with Acros-brand upper headsets (black with white "Acros" printing).
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, leading to a fall hazard.
Contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair for the recalled bicycles.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Focus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6606 — Focus Focus Izalco Max Bicycles Hello, I own a Focus Izalco Max Bicycles that is covered by recall 6606 from Focus. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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