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CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows is CPSC recall #02140, announced on April 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows have a black plastic rim and have an approximately 14-inch diameter wheel. They have red, green, or orange tubs or trays made of steel or plastic. The recalled Ames wheelbarrows were sold under the brand name "Mustang" or "Douglas." The brand name was printed on the label attached to the tray at the time of purchase. Wheelbarrows with metal wheel assemblies are not part of this recall. Also, no "True Temper" wheelbarrow is part of this recall. The remedy is consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. consumers should contact ames true temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.. Affected brand: Ames True Temper Inc..
The wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows have a black plastic rim and have an approximately 14-inch diameter wheel. They have red, green, or orange tubs or trays made of steel or plastic. The recalled Ames wheelbarrows were sold under the brand name "Mustang" or "Douglas." The brand name was printed on the label attached to the tray at the time of purchase. Wheelbarrows with metal wheel assemblies are not part of this recall. Also, no "True Temper" wheelbarrow is part of this recall.
Affected products
Wheelbarrows
Recalled brands
Ames True Temper Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. Consumers should contact Ames True Temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.
Recall date
April 16, 2002
CPSC recall #02140 covers CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows have a black plastic rim and have an approximately 14-inch diameter wheel. They have red, green, or orange tubs or trays made of steel or plastic. The recalled Ames wheelbarrows were sold under the brand name "Mustang" or "Douglas." The brand name was printed on the label attached to the tray at the time of purchase. Wheelbarrows with metal wheel assemblies are not part of this recall. Also, no "True Temper" wheelbarrow is part of this recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #02140 is consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. consumers should contact ames true temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Ames-True-Temper-Announce-Recall-of-Wheelbarrows-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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