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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand truc….
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 CPSC recall-The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consume….
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- agency class
- February 25, 2015
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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 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.
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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 | Not classified by agency |
| 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.
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