Harper Trucks Inc. is recalling about 292,000 hand trucks sold at The Home Depot. When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.
Harper Trucks has received 19 reports of overinflated tires exploding that resulted in 19 injuries, including broken bones, loss of sight in one eye, contusions and lacerations.
This recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed below. "Harper Truck" and the model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not included in this recall.
| Model Number | Type of Handle | Type of Wheel |
|---|---|---|
| K52K16 | P Handle | 1-piece, composite |
| JEDTK1935P | Dual Hand/Platform Truck (Convertible) | 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated |
| 51TK19 | Dual Handles | 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated |
| BKTAK19 | P Handle | 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated |
| PGCSK19BLK | Dual Hand | 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated |
The Home Depot from September 2008 through March 2009 and Sam's Club sold the trucks from January 1993 through January 2002 for between $28 and $42. They were made in China, the United States, and Taiwan.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes either lock washers to secure the four bolts on the 3-piece, metal/chrome plated wheels or new design replacement tires for the 1-piece composite tires.
For additional information, contact Harper Trucks toll-free at (800) 835-4099 between 8:30a.m.and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail wheels@harpertrucks.com or visit the company's website at www.harpertrucks.com
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| K52K16 | JEDTK1935P |
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| 51TK19 | BKTAK19 |
PGCSK19BLK
3-piece, Four Bolt, Metal/Chrome Plated Tires
*A photo of the one-piece, composite tire is not available.*
