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CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts

Reported: December 5, 2004 Initiated: December 5, 2004 #05062

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

Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.. Units affected: 196,788.
Why was this product recalled?
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
What should consumers do?
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 5, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05062.