The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15086·Announced 2015-02-25

Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Wheel Hub Injury Hazard

Cosco is recalling about 273,000 convertible hand trucks because wheel hubs can break and eject pieces, 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 injury has been reported (bruises and lacerations), but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cosco Home & Office Products is recalling approximately 273,000 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The recalled units 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 located on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.

The recall is due to a hazard where the wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders. Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking, including four reports of bruises and lacerations.

The hand trucks were sold at Ace Hardware, Costco Wholesale Club, Lowe's, Price Mart, and United Stationers, as well as online at The Home Depot.com, from March 2009 to October 2011 for between $100 and $150. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit. For more information, consumers can call Cosco toll-free at (888) 250-9299 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.coscoproducts.com and click on Safety Notice.

The recalled product

Product
Hand trucks
Manufacturer
Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Hand Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
273,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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