Safety regulator, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
Recall 05243 · Aug 17, 2005 · Torelli Imports
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05243
- Date
- Aug 17, 2005
- Company
- Torelli Imports
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Bicycle Tires
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from February 2005 through July 2005, for between $30 to $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle tires?
Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.
What is the hazard?
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.