Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Recalled October 6, 2016 · CPSC recall 17002 · Gleason

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 120,000

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Hand trucks

Manufacturer(s)

Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.

Retailers

Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →