True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-02-18). Hazards: injury. About 17,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09133 |
| Published | 2009-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Wheelbarrows/Garden Carts |
| Products | Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows |
| Firm named in the title | True Value |
| Firms | Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); True Value Co., of Chicago, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | True Value stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $80. |
Description
The recalled wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handles and axle.
Hazard
Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
True Value has received two reports of the plastic rim breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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