Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons recall 08-384

CPSC recall 08-384, announced September 2, 2008, covers Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons (about 7,000 units). The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires. Recall contact: call (866) 523-2363, or go to www.rapidreel.com.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

This recall involves the Rapid Reel® portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The cart has two tires and the wagon has four. The tires have a white plastic rim and a steel ball bearing hub or a black plastic bearing hub.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Rapid Reel® has received five reports of tires exploding while being inflated, resulting in lacerations to fingers, arms, and legs from flying pieces of plastic.

Official remedy

Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.

Product and sales details

Brand: Eley Corporation, dba Rapid Reel
Recall number: 08-384
Units: About 7,000
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Home repair retailers and distributors such as Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, and True Value Hardware nationwide from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $190 and $250.
Importer: Eley Corporation, dba Rapid Reel of Lincoln, Neb.