Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

Recall date

February 25, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15086

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.

What was recalled

This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.