From lead-contaminated toys to E. coli bacteria in tomatoes, Americans often aren’t safe these days. Frequent recalls of defective products by the Food and Drug Adminstration and Consumer Product Safety Commission substantiate this. Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announces more than six million Chinese-made tire valve stems are being recalled by their istributor. Among them, an estimated 8,600 of the stems, Model #TR413, are defective.
Tech International, the Johnstown, Ohio-based distributor of the Chinese-made parts, reports it is committed to providing a solution to the problem. The company has offered free replacements and has offered to pay for any tire damage caused by the defective part. The valves are manufactured by Shanghai Baolong Industries CO.
Tech International said the recalled valve stems could crack, and tires could lose pressure after being in use more than six months. Complicating the situation is that Tech International doesn’t know who owns tires with the recalled valve stems.
Defective and potentially dangerous products are bought regularly by unwary consumers across the globe. Makers of these products are liable for any injuries or deaths their products cause, whether or not the manufacturer knew of the defects prior to selling them. You may have a legal right to compensation if a damaged product has injured you or someone you know.