Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd - Avon Cobra Chrome 240/50R16 Motorcycle Tyres Recall

A recall notice for Avon Cobra Chrome 240/50R16 Motorcycle Tyres supplied by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd as the tyres may have thin innerliner gauge that could develop into a tyre failure as If the innerliner of the tyre degrades this increases the risk of tyre failure, which could lead to rapid loss of inflation pressure and loss of motorcycle control increasing the risk of an accident.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd - Avon Cobra Chrome 240/50R16 Motorcycle Tyres

PRA No.

2019/17971

Date published

20 Dec 2019

Product description

Avon Cobra Chrome 240/50R16 Motorcycle Tyres

Each tyre has a DOT Tyre Identification Number which is located on the sidewall of the tyre.
The DOT sequence on all tyres begins with AT6D28, and ends with a date code (2-digit week and 2 digit year) between 1418 and 2119 inclusive - see attached photograph

Photograph of Cobra Tyes

Photograph of DOT image

What are the defects?

The tyres may have thin innerliner gauge that could develop into a tyre failure.

What are the hazards?

If the innerliner of the tyre degrades this increases the risk of tyre failure, which could lead to rapid loss of inflation pressure and loss of motorcycle control increasing the risk of an accident.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact the dealer from which they purchased their tyres to arrange an inspection and a replacement of affected tyres, free of charge.
Driving at high speeds should be avoided until the tyres have been inspected and replaced if they fall within the DOT Tyre Identification Numbers.

Consumers can contact Pro Accessories Australia on 07 3277 0675 or e-mail Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd at tyrerecall@coopertire.com

Supplier

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd

Traders who sold this product

Pro Accessories Australia distribute Avon-branded tyres to various retail locations in Australia

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

  • 1 December 2018 - 30 June 2019

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (360.4 KB)

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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