Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 08384 · announced September 2, 2008 · Eley Corporation, Dba Rapid Reel Of Lincoln, Neb · 7,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Rapid Reel® portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The cart has two tires and the wagon has four. The tires have a white plastic rim and a steel ball bearing hub or a black plastic bearing hub.
The hazard
The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Rapid Reel® has received five reports of tires exploding while being inflated, resulting in lacerations to fingers, arms, and legs from flying pieces of plastic.
Sold at: Home repair retailers and distributors such as Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, and True Value Hardware nationwide from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $190 and $250.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Rapid Reel® toll-free at (866) 523-2363 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.rapidreel.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.