Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard

Recalled September 2, 2008 · CPSC recall 08384 · Rapid Reel

Hazard

The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.

Units

About 7,000

Incidents / injuries

Rapid Reel® has received five reports of tires exploding while being inflated, resulting in lacerations to fingers, arms, and legs from flying pieces of plastic.

Description

This recall involves the Rapid Reel® portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The cart has two tires and the wagon has four. The tires have a white plastic rim and a steel ball bearing hub or a black plastic bearing hub.

What to do

Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.

Contact

For more information, contact Rapid Reel® toll-free at (866) 523-2363 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.rapidreel.com

Product

Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons

Imported by

Eley Corporation, dba Rapid Reel of Lincoln, Neb.

Retailers

Home repair retailers and distributors such as Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, and True Value Hardware nationwide from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $190 and $250.

Made in

China

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