Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems of the 2001 Honda Accord

I purchased a michelin tire for a Honda Accord in December 2001. I did not realize at the time of purchase that the tire was 34 months old. Tire failed 4 weeks ago (5/24/02) with less than 10,000 miles on it. Dealer claims it was due to road hazard. The tire failed in a parking lot at less than 10 mph. There were no road hazards in sight. The dealer would not replace the tire. I had to buy another michelin tire to match the other tires. The replacement tire they sold to me was manufactured at the same time as the original tire--making it 40 months old at time of purchase. I think it is highly unusual that michelin can sell tires that are 3 1/2 years old as new tires. Are there any regulations in place that prevent tire manufacturers from selling stock as "new" when it was actually manufactured 2. 5 - 3. 5 years earlier? this appears to be a gross misrepresentation of a "new" product. Would appreciate your comments. Thank-you. Don bintz 702-656-8074 h. P.