LG Sourcing and Lowe's Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts
GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart
Date of Recall
2004-12-06CPSC Release Number
05-062Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
196,788Distributor
LG Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; and Lowe's HIW, Inc. of Washington, D.C.Sold By
Lowe's retail establishments nationwide from March 2003 through October 2004 for about $70.Problem/Hazard
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.Injuries/Incidents
LG Sourcing and Lowe's are aware of four incidents involving the metal rim assembly breaking during over-inflation of the tires. Three injuries occurred, including a fractured wrist, fractured fingers, and bruised hands.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.Remedy
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.Consumer Contact
Contact Lowe's Garden Cart Recall Hotline toll-free at (800) 444-6742 anytime or visit the Lowe's Web site at www.lowes.com for more information.Recall Comments
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