CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires
CPSC recall 05243. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.
CPSC recall 05243 has the recall date 17 Aug 2005. The notice names the firm Torelli Imports. The recall has about 1,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,100 |
| 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. |
| Product | Bicycle Tires, About 1,100, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from February 2005 through July 2005, for between $30 to $60. |
| Manufacturer | Torelli Imports |
| Made in | Thailand |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,100Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Torelli Imports
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05243The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05243. https://recallregister.com/product/2993-cpsc-torelli-imports-announce-recall-of-bicycle-tires/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 1 Oct 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05243 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from February 2005 through July 2005, for between $30 to $60.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05243?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,100
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Thailand