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Product recall · CPSCOctober 6, 2016Serious
Gleason Hand Trucks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
Who to contact: Gleason Consumer Products Company at 800-520-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at nruhrer@gleasonmillw.com or online at www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 120,000
- Recall date
- October 6, 2016
- Brand
- Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
4061560610
Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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