There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:
Hand Trucks
Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan. announced a voluntary recall of Hand Trucks because 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. The recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed here. “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. The affected hand trucks were sold at The Home Depot from September 2008 through March 2009 and Sam’s Club from January 1993 through January 2002 for between $28 and $42.
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. 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, by e-mail or visit the company’s website.
Other Recall
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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