Pirelli recalls 14,500 tires due to fall hazard

The tire bead can unseat from the rim and lead to rapid air loss in the tires, resulting in loss of control

Pirelli P Zero Race TLR mounted on a wheel
(Image credit: Future)

Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli, together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, have announced a voluntary recall of the brand’s P ZERO Race tubeless bicycle tires in the US and Canadian markets.

This recall comes after the brand received reports of rapid air loss resulting in minor injuries. 

According to the USCPSC, the tire bead may unseat from the rim and lead to rapid air loss in the tires, resulting in loss of control, which poses a potential fall hazard.

“Some products might not guarantee 100% retention of inflation pressure on some rims currently on the market. This combination of rim-tire-pressure, if not properly controlled and set up, might lead to an unsecure bead retention, compromising safety of the whole wheel system,” Pirelli explains. 

This issue was spotted specifically on the 28-622 (700x28c) tubeless-ready version of the brand’s P Zero Race clincher tire, sold in 2023, with either yellow, white, red, or gold branding on the sidewalls. A potential 14,500 tires worldwide could be affected. A similar recall was made in the European and UK markets back in July. 

To ensure your safety, Pirelli recommends checking the Pirelli tires in your possession for the following tire ID number and the production date code, found on the tire’s sidewall.

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Model NameModel NumberTire IDProduct Date Code
28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Classic3984300843LAll date codes between “1023” to “2423”
28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR 4149600496NAll date codes between “1023” to “2423”
28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Yellow4204400044PAll date codes between “1023” to “2423”
28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR White4204500045PAll date codes between “1023” to “2423”
28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Red4204600046PAll date codes between “1023” to “2423”
28-622 P ZERO TM Race TLR Gold4416600166TAll date codes between “1023” to “2423”

If you are in possession of one of these recalled tires, please refrain from using the tire and contact your local Pirelli dealer instead for a refund or replacement.

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Anne-Marije Rook
North American Editor

Cycling Weekly's North American Editor, Anne-Marije Rook is old school. She holds a degree in journalism and started out as a newspaper reporter — in print! She can even be seen bringing a pen and notepad to the press conference.

Originally from The Netherlands, she grew up a bike commuter and didn't find bike racing until her early twenties when living in Seattle, Washington. Strengthened by the many miles spent darting around Seattle's hilly streets on a steel single speed, Rook's progression in the sport was a quick one. As she competed at the elite level, her journalism career followed, and soon she became a full-time cycling journalist. She's now been a cycling journalist for 11 years.