Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-10-06). Hazards: laceration, injury. Models: 40615, 60610. About 120,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17002 |
| Published | 2016-10-06 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Products | Hand trucks |
| Firm named in the title | Gleason |
| Firms | Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 120,000 |
| Model numbers | 40615, 60610 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
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