Hand trucks
CPSC Recall #15-086 — February 25, 2015
Product
Hand trucks
Description
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Hazard
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Incidents / Injuries
Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 273,000
Sold At
Ace Hardware, Costco Wholesale Club, Lowe's, Price Mart and United Stationers and online at The Home Depot.com from March 2009 to October 2011 for between $100 and $150 dollars.
Manufactured In
China
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.