The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09133·Announced 2009-02-18

True Value Recalls Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows Due to Rim Breakage Hazard

True Value is recalling Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows because over-inflated tires can cause plastic rims to break, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the plastic rim can break, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

True Value is recalling approximately 17,000 Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows sold nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $80. The recalled wheelbarrows feature tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray, and steel handles and axle. The product was manufactured by Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd. of China.

The recall is due to a hazard where over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury risk to the user. True Value has received two reports of the plastic rim breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can call True Value at (800) 621-6025 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.truevalue.com.

The recalled product

Product
Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows
Manufacturer
Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Garden Tools
Hazard
Affected units
17,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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