August 17, 2005
CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
Name of Product: Bicycle Tires
Units: About 1,100
Manufacturer: Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif.
Hazard: The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire.
This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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 lowed 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 at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from February 2005 through
July 2005 for between $30 to $60.
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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05243.html
CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
Name of Product: Bicycle Tires
Units: About 1,100
Manufacturer: Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif.
Hazard: The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire.
This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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 lowed 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 at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from February 2005 through
July 2005 for between $30 to $60.
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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05243.html
