CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Over-inflation of the tires can break the metal tire rim, causing users and bystanders to be struck with pieces of metal.
CPSC, LG Sourcing and Lowe's Announce Recall of GardenPlus Industrial Garden Carts
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.
Required Consumer Action
Owners will receive a direct shipment of a free set of replacement wheels.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Lowe's retail establishments nationwide from March 2003 through October 2004 for about $70.
Injuries
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.
Recall Number
05062
Product Information
Product Name
GardenPlus Industrial Garden Cart
Product Type
Wheelbarrows/Garden Carts
Number of Units
196,788
Imported By
L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Distributed By
Lowe's HIW, Inc. of Washington, D.C.
Manufactured In
China