CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires

Active Recall Announced August 17, 2005 CPSC #05243

Quick answer

CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires is CPSC recall #05243, announced on August 17, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or torelli imports to receive a free replacement tire.. Affected brand: Torelli Imports.

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Torelli Imports

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.

Recall date

August 17, 2005

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05243?

CPSC recall #05243 covers CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 17, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #05243?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05243 is consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or torelli imports to receive a free replacement tire.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Torelli-Imports-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Tires. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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