Recall: Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Description: This recall involves Milwaukee-branded hand trucks with model numbers 40615 and 60610. The recalled nylon hand trucks have a one-piece, nylon-molded frame and measure 50 inches tall and 21 inches wide. Model 40615 has a black nylon body, a black foot rest and yellow handles. Model 60610 has a black nylon body, a red foot rest and red handles. The model number is located on the crossbar between the handles of the hand truck.

Name of product: Hand trucks

Units: About 120,000

Manufacturer: Gleason Consumer Products Company, of Lincoln, Ill.

Hazard: The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.

Recall date: October 06, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.

Sold At: Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Gleason Consumer Products Company at 800-520-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at nruhrer@gleasonmillw.com or online at www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.

Recall number: 17-002