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CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on Lowe'sDec 5, 2004
Recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart
Recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.

Remedy

Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.

Incidents & injuries

LG Sourcing and Lowe's are aware of four incidents involving the metal rim assembly breaking during over-inflation of the tires. Three injuries occurred, including a fractured wrist, fractured fingers, and bruised hands.

Product description

The recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts, item number 128483, were made between November 2002 and April 2004. The garden cart is a four-wheeled pull wagon with a yellow mesh steel gauge bed and reinforced sides. The cart is approximately 20 inches wide by 30 inches long and 20 inches high. This recall affects all carts sold between March 2003 and October 2004 without metal washers on the outside tire rims.

Sold on

Lowe's retail establishments nationwide from March 2003 through October 2004 for about $70.

Contact the company

Contact Lowe's Garden Cart Recall Hotline toll-free at (800) 444-6742 anytime or visit the Lowe's website at www.lowes.com for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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