Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled October 27, 2011 · CPSC recall 12025 · Hand

Hazard

When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 292,000

Incidents / injuries

Harper Trucks has received 19 reports of overinflated tires exploding that resulted in 19 injuries, including broken bones, loss of sight in one eye, contusions and lacerations.

Description

This recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed below. "Harper Truck" and the model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not included in this recall. Model Number Type of Handle Type of Wheel K52K16 P Handle 1-piece, composite JEDTK1935P Dual Hand/Platform Truck (Convertible) 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated 51TK19 Dual Handles 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated BKTAK19 P Handle 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated PGCSK19BLK Dual Hand 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated

What to do

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes either lock washers to secure the four bolts on the 3-piece, metal/chrome plated wheels or new design replacement tires for the 1-piece composite tires.

Contact

For additional information, contact Harper Trucks toll-free at (800) 835-4099 between 8:30a.m.and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected] or visit the company's website at www.harpertrucks.com

Product

Hand Trucks

Manufacturer(s)

Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan.

Retailers

The Home Depot from January 2008 through November 2009 and Sam's Club from January 1993 through January 2002 for between $28 and $42.

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