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Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Bicycle Tire
Name of Product:
Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires
Hazard:

The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
October 14, 2009
Units:

About 5,000

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.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall includes Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires. "Schwalbe" and "Ultremo R" are printed on the sidewall of the tires.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled tires and contact their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement set of tires.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Bicycle specialty stores and on the Web at www.schwalbetires.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $75.
Manufacturer(s):
Ralf Bohle GmbH, of Germany
Importer(s):

Moser Enterprises, of Canada

Manufactured In:
Indonesia
Recall number:
10-009

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