Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 12025 · announced October 27, 2011 · Harper Trucks · 292,000 units affected
The product
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
The 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 to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Harper Trucks has received 19 reports of overinflated tires exploding that resulted in 19 injuries, including broken bones, loss of sight in one eye, contusions and lacerations.
Sold at: The Home Depot from January 2008 through November 2009 and Sam's Club from January 1993 through January 2002 for between $28 and $42.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Harper Trucks toll-free at (800) 835-4099 between 8:30a.m.and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail wheels@harpertrucks.com or visit the company's website at www.harpertrucks.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.