Reported Oct 6, 2016
Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Gleason Consumer Products Company of Lincoln, Ill.
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 Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Hand trucks
- Amount recalled
- About 120,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
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