Pirelli has extended its recall of the P Zero Race TLR tyres to the USA and Canada.
A recall was first issued in July to tyres in Europe and the UK only, but now Pirelli says 15,000 tyres in the USA and Canada are also affected.
Pirelli published news of the recall on 7 September, stating: “Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Pirelli with any questions. Consumers are eligible to receive either a full refund or a replacement tyre.”
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says Pirelli received a report of rapid air loss, resulting in a minor injury.
Keep reading our original story for which models are affected and how to identify them.
Pirelli has issued a recall of the 28mm-wide version of its P Zero Race TLR tubeless road bike tyre produced between the 10th and 24th week of 2023.
The recall has been issued due to "certain problems of compatibility of the tyre with some wheel rims".
Pirelli says that sales of affected tyres have been interrupted and that it is working with relevant bodies to "recall… those that have already been distributed".
Recalled tyres can be identified via an ID on their sidewall, or on the model number printed on retail packaging. There are full details in the table below.
The recall currently extends only to the UK and Europe. Separate recall instructions for Canada and the United States will be handled by the relevant local bodies.
| Model name | Model number on the box | Tyre ID on sidewall | Production date code on sidewall | UPC code on the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Classic | 3984300 | 843L | All date codes between “1023” and “2423” | 8019227398434 |
| 28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR | 4149600 | 496N | All date codes between “1023” and “2423” | 8019227414967 |
| 28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Yellow | 4204400 | 044P | All date codes between “1023” and “2423” | 8019227420449 |
| 28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR White | 4204500 | 045P | All date codes between “1023” and “2423” | 8019227420456 |
| 28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Red | 4204600 | 046P | All date codes between “1023” and “2423” | 8019227420463 |
| 28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Gold | 4416600 | 166T | All date codes between “1023” and “2423” | 8019227441666 |
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 28-622 tyre recall notice
"To ensure the maximum safety of our clients, Pirelli announces that it is carrying out a voluntary recall of some bicycle tyres P Zero Race TLR of the size 28-622 which were produced between the tenth week of 2023 and the 24th week of 2023.
"The recall refers to certain problems of compatibility of the tyre with some wheel rims. Pirelli immediately launched the recall campaign, interrupting the sale of the products concerned, also those already present in the commercial network, and is defining with the relevant bodies the methods of recall for those that have already been distributed.
"These methods will be announced on the website www.pirellicycling.com shortly."
