Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-086 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 25, 2015
- Brand
- Cosco
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Hand trucks
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 273,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 25, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks 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 on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Hand trucks · About 273,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Ace Hardware, Costco Wholesale Club, Lowe's, Price Mart and United Stationers and online at The Home Depot.com from March 2009 to October 2011 for between $100 and $150.; Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind..
Injuries or incidents reported
Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.
Consumer contact
Cosco Home and Office Products toll-free at (888) 250-9299 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email handtruck@coscoproducts.com or online at www.coscoproducts.com and click on Safety Notice at the top of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Cosco appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cosco recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Hand trucks (About 273,000 units). This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
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