Recalls / 2016-10-06

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

17002 · Recalled 2016-10-06 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Milwaukee-branded hand trucks with model numbers 40615 and 60610. The recalled nylon hand trucks have a one-piece, nylon-molded frame and measure 50 inches tall and 21 inches wide. Model 40615 has a black nylon body, a black foot rest and yellow handles. Model 60610 has a black nylon body, a red foot rest and red handles. The model number is located on the crossbar between the handles of the hand truck.

Hazards

The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Hand trucks		About 120,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Gleason Consumer Products Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: Home Depot, Lowe's nationwide, online at homedepot.com, lowes.com

Consumer contact

Gleason Consumer Products Company at 800-520-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at nruhrer@gleasonmillw.com or online at www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 17002. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.