Recalls / 2008-09-02
Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard
08384 · Recalled 2008-09-02 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves the Rapid Reel® portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The cart has two tires and the wagon has four. The tires have a white plastic rim and a steel ball bearing hub or a black plastic bearing hub.
Hazards
The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
Rapid Reel® has received five reports of tires exploding while being inflated, resulting in lacerations to fingers, arms, and legs from flying pieces of plastic.
Remedy
Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons | About 7,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Eley Corporation, dba Rapid Reel of Lincoln, Neb.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Home repair retailers, distributors such as Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, True Value Hardware nationwide, $250.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Rapid Reel® toll-free at (866) 523-2363 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.rapidreel.com
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Source: CPSC recall 08384. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.