255,000 Chinese Tires Recalled

A New Jersey import company has had to recall 255,000 tires for trucks, SUVs and vans in the latest instance of defective Chinese products. The tires — which were sold between 2004 and 2006 from Foreign Tire Sales under the brand names Westlake, Compass and YKS — lack a safety feature to prevent tread separation.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered the recall and Foreign Tire Sales says it has received 11 claims of property damage. The problem is similar to the 2000 recall of 17 million Firestone tires.

To contact the company about the recall go to their website here or call 888-899-9293.

Importer Recalls 255,000 Chinese-made Tires (USA Today)