CPSC recall · Reported December 5, 2004
CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.c. recalled The recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts, item number 128483, were made between No….
CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts was recalled by Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.c. in December 5, 2004. Reason: Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with piec…. Remedy: Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.. Verify recall #05062 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with piec….
- None
- agency class
- 197K units
- affected scope
- December 5, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05062 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts, item number 128483, were made between November 2002 and April 2004. The garden cart is a four-wheeled pull wagon with a yellow mesh steel gauge bed and reinforced sides. The cart is approximately 20 inches wide by 30 inches long and 20 inches high. This recall affects all carts sold between March 2003 and October 2004 without metal washers on the outside tire rims.
Reason for recall
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
Remedy, what to do
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05062 |
| Date reported | December 5, 2004 |
| Date initiated | December 5, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.c. |
| Affected scope | 196,788 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
- Check the recall number (05062) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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