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InjuryOctober 6, 2016CPSC #17002

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Product
Other Products
Units affected
120,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.

Photos

Model 40615Model 60610
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