Recalls / 2015-02-25

Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

15086 · Recalled 2015-02-25 · CPSC page

Cosco Model 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 hand truck

Description

This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.

Hazards

The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.

Reported injuries

Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Hand trucks		About 273,000

Parties

Importer: Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.
Made in: China
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Costco Wholesale Club, Lowe's, Price Mart, United Stationers, online at The Home Depot.com, $150.

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.

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Model Number and Manufacture Date location

Source: CPSC recall 15086. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.