Hand trucks recalled over laceration hazard
- Recall date
- October 6, 2016
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Official notice title
- Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
- Recall number
- 17002
- Brand / firm
- Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.
- Sold / distributed
- Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
Why it was recalled
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
What was recalled
This recall involves Milwaukee-branded hand trucks with model numbers 40615 and 60610. The recalled nylon hand trucks have a one-piece, nylon-molded frame and measure 50 inches tall and 21 inches wide. Model 40615 has a black nylon body, a black foot rest and yellow handles. Model 60610 has a black nylon body, a red foot rest and red handles. The model number is located on the crossbar between the handles of the hand truck.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.
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