Reported Feb 25, 2015
Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard
Cosco Home & Office Products of Columbus, Ind.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Hand trucks
- Amount recalled
- About 273,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.
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