CPSC recall · Reported August 17, 2005
CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif. recalled This recall involves Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular bicycle tires with folding Ke….
CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires was recalled by Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif. in August 17, 2005. Reason: The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retaile…. Verify recall #05243 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and ….
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- August 17, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05243 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05243 |
| Date reported | August 17, 2005 |
| Date initiated | August 17, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free r…
- Check the recall number (05243) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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