CPSC recall 15-086, announced February 25, 2015, covers Cosco Home & Office Products Hand trucks (about 273,000 units). The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (888) 250-9299, go to www.coscoproducts.com, or email handtruck@coscoproducts.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cosco Home & Office Products
- Recall number
- 15-086
- Units
- About 273,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.
Hand trucks
CPSC product type: Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers
Recall contact information
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.
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