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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-04-16

CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows

Is my product affected?

Wheelbarrows

  • Brand Ames True Temper Inc., of Camp Hill, Pa.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ames True Temper has recalled wheelbarrows with plastic wheel assemblies that can break when inflated with high-pressure air hoses. When the plastic wheels break, pieces can explode from the rims and strike nearby people, causing cuts and other injuries. The recalled wheelbarrows have black plastic rims on approximately 14-inch diameter wheels and red, green, or orange tubs made of steel or plastic. These wheelbarrows were sold under the brand names "Mustang" or "Douglas," which appear on a label attached to the tray. Wheelbarrows with metal wheel assemblies and those branded "True Temper" are not affected by this recall.

If you own an affected wheelbarrow, you should not inflate the tires. Instead, contact Ames True Temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can break when being inflated with high-pressure air hoses. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.

What should I do?

Consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. Consumers should contact Ames True Temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.

Details from the source

The wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows have a black plastic rim and have an approximately 14-inch diameter wheel. They have red, green, or orange tubs or trays made of steel or plastic. The recalled Ames wheelbarrows were sold under the brand name "Mustang" or "Douglas." The brand name was printed on the label attached to the tray at the time of purchase. Wheelbarrows with metal wheel assemblies are not part of this recall. Also, no "True Temper" wheelbarrow is part of this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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