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Focus Izalco Max Bicycles recalled due to Fall Hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Affected products
Issue
The headset could cause the carbon-fiber fork steer tube to crack, posing a fall hazard.
Neither Health Canada nor Focus Bicycles USA Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these bicycles. The firm has received 11 reports of incidents, including one reported injury in France. No incidents were reported in the United States.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Focus Bicycles to schedule a repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Focus Bicycles Inc. toll free at 1-831-471-5213 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or via email at service.usa@focus-bikes.com.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Focus Bicycles USA Inc.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Additional information
Background
Number sold
Approximately 31 units were sold in Canada, and approximately 470 units were sold in the United States
Time period sold
The recalled bicycles were sold from January 2014 to August 2015 at independent bicycle retailers and online.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan and Germany.
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