CPSC2015-02-25
Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard
Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 273,000
Injuries reported
Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Hand trucks
Consumer contact
Cosco Home and Office Products toll-free at (888) 250-9299 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email handtruck@coscoproducts.com or online at www.coscoproducts.com and click on Safety Notice at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Cosco-Recalls-Convertible-Hand-TrucksDon't want to check this manually?
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