GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart

Date

Dec. 5, 2004

Importer

L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

CPSC title

CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts

Products

GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart

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.

Hazard

Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.

Remedy

Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.

Units

196,788

Injuries reported

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.

Sold at

Lowe's retail establishments nationwide from March 2003 through October 2004 for about $70.

Made in

China

Consumer contact

Contact Lowe's Garden Cart Recall Hotline toll-free at (800) 444-6742 anytime or visit the Lowe's website at www.lowes.com for more information.

Distributor

Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; Lowe's HIW, Inc. of Washington, D.C.

Recall number

05062

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.