CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
Why was CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires recalled?
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire. Contact: For additional information, contact Torelli Imports at (800) 523-6604 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.torelli.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bicycle Tires
- Company
- Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,100
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from February 2005 through July 2005, for between $30 to $60.
- Recall date
- August 17, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular bicycle tires with folding Kevlar beads, used to hold the tire to the rim. A red and white label on the sidewall of the Verona model has "Torelli Verona 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular" printed on it. A green and white label on the lower edge of the Lugano model has "Torelli Lugano 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular" printed on it. The tires are packaged in red and white boxes with the Torelli logo on the front.