CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 25, 2015

Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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 Details

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.
Injuries
Cosco has received 10 reports of wheel hubs separating or breaking and ejecting pieces including four reports of bruises and lacerations.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
15086

Product Information

Product Name
Hand trucks
Product Type
Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers
Number of Units
About 273,000
Imported By
Cosco Home & Office Products, of Columbus, Ind.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 250-9299
Website www.coscoproducts.com
Full Contact Information

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.