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InjuryFebruary 25, 2015CPSC #15086

Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

Brand
Product
Carriers
Units affected
273,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.

Hazard

The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.

Injuries

Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Ace Hardware, Costco Wholesale Club, Lowe's, Price Mart and United Stationers and online at The Home Depot.com from March 2009 to October 2011 for between $100 and $150.

Photos

Cosco Model 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 hand truckModel Number and Manufacture Date location
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