Prinx Chengshan Tire class action alleges tires have snow traction defect

Prinx Chengshan class action lawsuit overview:

• Who: Plaintiff Garry Smith filed a class action lawsuit against Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc.
• Why: Smith claims Prinx Chengshan Tire manufactured, marketed and sold tires that fail to meet snow traction standards despite being marked with a certification indicating they do.
• Where: The Prinx Chengshan class action lawsuit was filed in a Pennsylvania federal court.

A new class action lawsuit claims Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc. manufactured, marketed and sold tires that fail to meet snow traction standards despite being marked with a certification indicating they do.

Plaintiff Garry Smith claims Prinx Chengshan Tire sold tires marked with a three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, which is intended to signify compliance with snow traction safety standards, However, Smith says the tires fail to meet North American snow traction standards.

Smith argues the alleged defect exposes users to increased risks of accidents, injuries and fatalities while driving in winter conditions.

“Consumers, including Plaintiffs and Class Members, relied on Defendant’s false representations and purchased the tires, believing they were suitable for winter conditions,” the Prinx Chengshan class action says.

Smith wants to represent a nationwide class of consumers who purchased or leased Prinx Chengshan tires between August 2020 and December 2024. He claims Prinx Chengshan is guilty of breach of the implied warranty of merchantability, unjust enrichment, and strict liability for both a design defect and a manufacturing defect, among other things.

Prinx Chengshan recalled over 541,000 tires in December 2024

In December, Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc. recalled more than half a million snow tires because they don’t have enough traction to perform in all snow conditions. 

Smith argues that Prinx still failed to provide an adequate remedy to consumers.

“Despite the recall, consumers continue to face risks from the Class Tires, and the recall does not fully address the harm caused,” the class action says.

Smith demands a jury trial and requests declaratory and injunctive relief and damages for himself and all class members.

Did you purchase or lease Prinx Chengshan tires marked with a three-peak mountain snowflake symbol between August 2020 and December 2024? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiff is represented by Stuart A. Carpey of Carpey Law PC and Paul J. Doolittle of Poulin Willey Anastopoulo.

The Prinx Chengshan class action lawsuit is Gary Smith, et al. v. Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc., Case No. 2:25-cv-00194, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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