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CPSCRecalled Oct 6, 2016 · #17002

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Hand trucks
Type
Manufacturer
Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.
Model numbers
40615, 60610
UPCs
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.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice