Recall: Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

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.

Name of product: Hand trucks

Units: About 273,000

Hazard: The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.

Recall date: February 25, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.

Sold At: Ace Hardware, Costco Wholesale Club, Lowe's, Price Mart and United Stationers and online at The Home Depot.com from March 2009 to October 2011 for between $100 and $150.

Importers: Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Cosco Home and Office Products toll-free at (888) 250-9299 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email handtruck@coscoproducts.com or online at www.coscoproducts.com and click on Safety Notice at the top of the page for more information.

Recall number: 15-086