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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-10-06

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Is my product affected?

Hand trucks

  • Brand Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.

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

What happened

Gleason is recalling Milwaukee-branded hand trucks with model numbers 40615 and 60610 because the plastic wheel rims can break when overinflated, creating a laceration and injury hazard. The recalled hand trucks are nylon-molded models measuring 50 inches tall and 21 inches wide. Model 40615 features a black nylon body with a black foot rest and yellow handles, while model 60610 has a black nylon body with a red foot rest and red handles. The model number can be found on the crossbar between the handles.

According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the affected hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.

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

Hazard

The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.

Details from the source

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.

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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