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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 18, 2009Worth checking
True Value Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, call True Value at (800) 621-6025 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.truevalue.com
The product
The recalled wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handles and axle.
Details
- Units affected
- About 17,000
- Recall date
- February 18, 2009
- Brand
- Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China
- Made or distributed by
- True Value Co., of Chicago, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- True Value has received two reports of the plastic rim breaking. No injuries have been reported.
True Value stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $80.
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: “True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard”
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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