CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-12-05). About 196,788 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05062 |
| Published | 2004-12-05 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-29 |
| Product category | Wheelbarrows/Garden Carts |
| Products | GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart |
| Firm named in the title | LG Sourcing and Lowe's |
| Firms | L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. (importer); Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C. (distributor); Lowe's HIW, Inc. of Washington, D.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 196,788 |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Lowe's retail establishments nationwide from March 2003 through October 2004 for about $70. |
Description
The recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts, item number 128483, were made between November 2002 and April 2004. The garden cart is a four-wheeled pull wagon with a yellow mesh steel gauge bed and reinforced sides. The cart is approximately 20 inches wide by 30 inches long and 20 inches high. This recall affects all carts sold between March 2003 and October 2004 without metal washers on the outside tire rims.
Hazard
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
Remedy
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
Incidents and injuries
LG Sourcing and Lowe's are aware of four incidents involving the metal rim assembly breaking during over-inflation of the tires. Three injuries occurred, including a fractured wrist, fractured fingers, and bruised hands.
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