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Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled October 14, 2009 · CPSC recall 10009 · Moser Enterprises
Hazard
The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled tires and contact their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement set of tires.
Units
About 5,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall includes Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires. "Schwalbe" and "Ultremo R" are printed on the sidewall of the tires.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled tires and contact their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement set of tires.
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
Product
Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires
Manufacturer(s)
Ralf Bohle GmbH, of Germany
Imported by
Moser Enterprises, of Canada
Retailers
Bicycle specialty stores and on the Web at www.schwalbetires.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $75.
Made in
Indonesia
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →