CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
Published: August 17, 2005Recall ID: 05243Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bicycle Tires
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Torelli-Imports-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Tires |
| Title | CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/33ed024304394776a404816de801d61e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Tires |
| Hazards › Name | The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bicycle Tires |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 2993 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from February 2005 through July 2005, for between $30 to $60. |
| Recall Date | 2005-08-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05243 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |