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Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

  • K52K16
  • JEDTK1935PK
  • 51TK19
  • BKTAK19
  • PGCSK19BLK
  • 3-piece, Four Bolt, Metal/Chrome Plated Tires
Name of Product:
Hand Trucks
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.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 27, 2011
Units:
About 292,000
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

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Recall Details

Description:

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 NumberType of HandleType 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
Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan.
Recall number:
12-025

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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