Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported February 25, 2015
Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand truc… — a moderate-severity action.
Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 25, 2015. Reason: The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consume…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a …. Verify recall #15086 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consume….
- Moderate
- severity level
- February 25, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15086 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #15086) was formally reported on February 25, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 273,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders. 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: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit. — 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 — 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category — 9,301 vehicles recalls on record
Where this recall sits in the database
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 273,000
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.
Reason for recall
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Remedy — what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15086 |
| Date reported | February 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | February 25, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 273,000 |
| 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 hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (15086) 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? ▼
This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.. Units affected: About 273,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 25, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15086.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (15086) 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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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported February 25, 2015.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
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