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Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

  • Model 40615
  • Model 60610
Name of Product:
Hand trucks
Hazard:

The wheel’s plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
October 06, 2016
Units:

About 120,000

Consumer Contact

Gleason Consumer Products Company at 800-520-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at nruhrer@gleasonmillw.com or online at www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.

Sold At:
Home Depot and Lowe’s nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
Manufacturer(s):
Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.
Manufactured In:
US
Recall number:
17-002
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