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Bicycle Tires

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: August 17, 2005 Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif. Sports & Recreation Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 1,100)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif.
Reason for Recall:
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
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.

Product Images

Bicycle Tires

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 1,100)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 05243