Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Recall 17002 · Oct 6, 2016 · Gleason
120,000
units affected
120,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17002
- Date
- Oct 6, 2016
- Company
- Gleason
- Units affected
- 120,000
- Product
- Hand trucks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hand trucks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
What is the hazard?
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.