True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard

Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.

Recall #: 09133
Affected scope: About 17,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China recalled The recalled wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handl….

True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Inj… was recalled by Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China in February 18, 2009. Reason: Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any …. Verify recall #09133 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user..

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agency class: February 18, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09133 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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.

Product description

The recalled wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handles and axle.

Reason for recall

Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09133
Date reported	February 18, 2009
Date initiated	February 18, 2009
Recalling firm	Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 17,000
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.

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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 wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handles and axle.. Recalled by Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 17,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel's plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 18, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09133.

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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