Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-02-25). Hazards: injury. Models: 12-301, ABL1. About 273,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15086 |
| Published | 2015-02-25 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-25 |
| Product category | Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers |
| Products | Hand trucks |
| Firm named in the title | Cosco |
| Firms | Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 273,000 |
| Model numbers | 12-301, ABL1 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.
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