True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 09133 · announced February 18, 2009 · Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co · 17,000 units affected
The product
The recalled wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handles and axle.
The hazard
Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): True Value has received two reports of the plastic rim breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: True Value stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $80.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call True Value at (800) 621-6025 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.truevalue.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.