CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-04-16). Hazards: explosion, laceration. About 670,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02140 |
| Published | 2002-04-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-08 |
| Product category | Wheelbarrows/Garden Carts |
| Products | Wheelbarrows |
| Firm named in the title | Ames True Temper |
| Firms | Ames True Temper Inc., of Camp Hill, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 670,000 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Hardware stores and home centers nationwide sold the recalled wheelbarrows, from January 1993 through December 2000, for between $20 and $30. |
Description
The wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows have a black plastic rim and have an approximately 14-inch diameter wheel. They have red, green, or orange tubs or trays made of steel or plastic. The recalled Ames wheelbarrows were sold under the brand name "Mustang" or "Douglas." The brand name was printed on the label attached to the tray at the time of purchase. Wheelbarrows with metal wheel assemblies are not part of this recall. Also, no "True Temper" wheelbarrow is part of this recall.
Hazard
The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can break when being inflated with high-pressure air hoses. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. Consumers should contact Ames True Temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.
Incidents and injuries
Ames True Temper has received eight reports of plastic rims fracturing, seven of which involve lacerations to consumers' hands, face, chest or arms. Some of the lacerations were severe, and required numerous stitches. One report involved nasal and other facial bone fractures, three reports involved finger or knuckle fractures, and one report included torn wrist ligaments caused by the force of the pieces striking a consumer.
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