Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 10009 · announced October 14, 2009 · Ralf Bohle · 5,000 units affected
The product
This recall includes Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires. "Schwalbe" and "Ultremo R" are printed on the sidewall of the tires.
The hazard
The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled tires and contact their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement set of tires.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores and on the Web at www.schwalbetires.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $75.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Moser Enterprises toll-free at (888) 700-5860 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schwalbetires.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.