Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
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Hazard
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
Replace
Incidents & injuries
The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
Product 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.
Sold on
Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
Contact the company
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.
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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