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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.

Recall #
05062
Affected scope
196,788
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Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.c. recalled The recalled GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts, item number 128483, were made between No… - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with piec….

Moderate
severity level
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 CPSC action (record #05062) was formally reported on December 5, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.c. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 196,788, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

196,788

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

196,788 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

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.

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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05062) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 5, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.