Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Active Recall Announced October 6, 2016 CPSC #17002

Quick answer

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #17002, announced on October 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact gleason to obtain replacement wheels.. Affected brand: Gleason Consumer Products Company.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Hand trucks

Recalled brands

Gleason Consumer Products Company

Remedy

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

Recall date

October 6, 2016

Categories

Hand trucks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17002?

CPSC recall #17002 covers Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #17002?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17002 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact gleason to obtain replacement wheels.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Gleason-Recalls-Hand-Trucks. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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