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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2005
Release #05-243 Firm’s Recall Hotline800) 523-6604
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908




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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