Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-10-06 · 17002
Hazards
The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
Recall
Number
17002
Date
2016-10-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hand trucks
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.