Recalled: 255,000 Chinese tires (with list from CNN)

[environmentalist]

China has done it again. Here's a link to a CNN story which has the brand and numbers of over a quarter million Chinese tires that have been recalled:

The recall applies to Westlake, Compass and YKS brand tires in these sizes and models:

* Size LT235/75R-15, models CR861 and CR857, with a DOT number beginning 7DT5FTS.
* Size LT235/85R-16, models CR860, CR861 and CR857, with a DOT number beginning 7DT2FTS.
* Size LT245/75R-16, models CR860, CR861 and CR857, with a DOT number beginning 7DT3FTS.
* Size LT265/75R-16, models CR860, CR861 and CR857, with a DOT number beginning 7DT4FTS.
* Size LT31X10.5 R-15, models CR857 and CR861, with a DOT number beginning 7DT6FTS.

With 287 Billion (with a B) dollars of Chinese imports and a less than 1 percent inspection rate, is it any surprise that I'm surprised that these quarter-million defective tires have been found?

Pet food, toys, fish, tires, toothpaste...

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Here's a link to the CNN story and to The Environmentalist where there are previous posts on Chinese import problems.

Posted by The Environmentalist

[Stargazer99]

1. How many times do I need to post it? LEGALIZED MURDER

What makes anyone think nothing drastic will happen with these tires? Inability to think for themselves is my answer.

[PetrusMonsFormicarum]

2. PLEASE

Do not eat these tires!


(interesting side note: the website where I got this tire image is from a Chinese company that specializes in tires . . . and pet food.)

[orleans]

3. could you please repost this in general discussion?

also, welcome to du.

[environmentalist]

4. Thanks

for the welcome and for the request to repost (done here)

Posted by The Environmentalist