Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

Is my product affected?

Hand Trucks

• Brand Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan.

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

What happened

Harper Trucks is recalling hand trucks with specific model numbers because their tires can explode when overinflated, causing the wheel hub to separate or break and eject pieces that may injure bystanders. The recalled models are K52K16, JEDTK1935P, 51TK19, BKTAK19, and PGCSK19BLK. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not affected by this recall. The model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck's frame cross member.

To obtain a remedy, consumers should stop using the recalled hand trucks immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit. Depending on the wheel type, the kit will include either lock washers to secure the bolts on metal wheels or new design replacement tires for composite wheels.

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

Hazard

When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes either lock washers to secure the four bolts on the 3-piece, metal/chrome plated wheels or new design replacement tires for the 1-piece composite tires.

Details from the source

This recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed below. "Harper Truck" and the model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not included in this recall. Model Number Type of Handle Type of Wheel K52K16 P Handle 1-piece, composite JEDTK1935P Dual Hand/Platform Truck (Convertible) 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated 51TK19 Dual Handles 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated BKTAK19 P Handle 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated PGCSK19BLK Dual Hand 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated

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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