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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2005
Release #05-243
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Firm’s Recall Hotline:(800) 523-6604
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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.
Manufactured in: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.
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
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