Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled February 25, 2015 · CPSC recall 15086 · Cosco

Cosco Model 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 hand truck

Model Number and Manufacture Date location

Hazard

The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 273,000

Incidents / injuries

Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.

Description

This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.

Contact

Cosco Home and Office Products toll-free at (888) 250-9299 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.coscoproducts.com and click on Safety Notice at the top of the page for more information.

Product

Hand trucks

Imported by

Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.

Retailers

Ace Hardware, Costco Wholesale Club, Lowe's, Price Mart and United Stationers and online at The Home Depot.com from March 2009 to October 2011 for between $100 and $150.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →