AG's Office Announces Recalled Tire Bounty.Business Editors, Legal Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2000 Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., will commence a "bounty bounty, payment made by a government bounty, amount paid by a government for the achievement of certain economic or other goals. It often takes the form of a premium paid for the increased production or export of certain goods. program" designed to remove used recalled tires from the inventories of all used tire dealers, Attorney General Christine Gregoire Christine O'Grady "Chris" Gregoire (born March 24, 1947) is the Democratic governor of the U.S. state of Washington. Gregoire's election to the office in 2004 was notable for her historically slim margin of victory over Republican Dino Rossi, who had appeared to defeat Gregoire on announced. The nationwide bounty program will begin immediately. Under the program, any person who returns used recalled tires by following the Bridgestone/Firestone return program will receive $10 per tire. Anyone wishing to return used recalled tires and receive the bounty should contact Bridgestone/Firestone at 800/847-3272. Additionally, Bridgestone/Firestone will pick up and replace any new or unused recalled tires in any dealer's stock at no charge. All tire-selling businesses nationwide will receive a letter from the company explaining the program. Firestone fire·stone n. 1. A flint or pyrite used to strike a fire. 2. A fire-resistant stone, such as certain sandstones. Noun 1. expects to mail about 40,000 letters on Friday. "We are very concerned about the resale resale n. selling again, particularly at retail. In many states a "resale license" or "resale number" is required so that the state can monitor the collection of sales tax on retail sales. RESALE. of these used recalled tires, which was a problem first discovered here in Washington," Gregoire said. "We are pleased the company has taken prompt action to eliminate the public safety hazard created by having these tires remain in the marketplace." "We hope this program will prompt new and used tire dealers to thoroughly check their inventories and make sure any of the suspect tires are turned in," she added. Assistant Attorney General Doug Walsh said that continued sale of the recalled Firestone tires could create significant civil -- and potentially criminal -- liability for the seller. The Washington Attorney General's Office will continue to monitor efforts to get unsafe tires recalled and destroyed, Walsh said. After being alerted last week that used, recalled tires were being sold, the Washington Attorney General's Office asked the Tennessee Attorney General The Tennessee Attorney General is an executive position within the Tennessee state government. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer and lawyer for Tennessee. The current office holder is Robert E. Cooper, Jr. to urge Firestone/Bridgestone to take action to remove such tires from the marketplace. Tennessee has taken the lead on behalf of attorneys general nationwide concerning the Nashville-based company's tire recall. Meanwhile, Bridgestone/Firestone is continuing its recalled-tire reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. program, under which consumers who already own the recalled tires can buy replacements made by competitors at any tire retailer. The replacement sizes and models must be approved by the Ford Motor Co. as suitable for the vehicle. Customers will be reimbursed by Firestone up to $100 per tire, including taxes, mounting and balancing charges. To obtain a refund form, consumers must return the recalled tires to an authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Firestone retailer. Additional information on the tire recall is available at: Bridgestone/Firestone: 800/465-1904; web site: www.Firestone.com Ford Motor Co. 800/660-4719; web site www.Ford.com National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced "nit-suh") is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation. web site: www.NHTSA NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (US government) .DOT.GOV For an electronic version of this release, visit the Attorney General's webpage at http://www.wa.gov/ago. |
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