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CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 17, 2005
Recalled Bicycle Tires
Recalled Bicycle Tires

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold on

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from February 2005 through July 2005, for between $30 to $60.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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