CPSC2004-12-05
CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts
L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Hazard
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
Remedy
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
Sold at
Lowe's retail establishments nationwide from March 2003 through October 2004 for about $70.
Affected count
196,788
Injuries reported
LG Sourcing and Lowe's are aware of four incidents involving the metal rim assembly breaking during over-inflation of the tires. Three injuries occurred, including a fractured wrist, fractured fingers, and bruised hands.
Manufactured in
China
Products
GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart
Consumer contact
Contact Lowe's Garden Cart Recall Hotline toll-free at (800) 444-6742 anytime or visit the Lowe's website at www.lowes.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-LG-Sourcing-and-Lowes-Announce-Recall-of-GardenPlus-Industrial-Garden-Carts-Don't want to check this manually?
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