P-Handle Hand Trucks and Baby Walkers
Published July 20, 2001
Summary
CPSC records recall 01203, published July 20, 2001. Reported units: About 32,000 hand trucks and 600 baby walkers.
What's the hazard
If the tires of the hand trucks are substantially over-inflated beyond the recommended maximum 30 P.S.I., the rims of the tire can separate under the intense pressure and strike the user or bystanders. The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
What to do
Consumers should contact UnionTools, Inc. to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should only use a hand pump to inflate the tires. Consumers should stop using these baby walkers immediately and call SunTome Trading Corp. for instructions on returning the walkers for a refund and shipping costs.
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Recall details
- Brand
- UnionTools, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
- Distributor
- Sears stores exclusively sold these P-Handle hand trucks, from February 2001 through May 2001, for about $30. Independent discount stores located in California, Arizona and Texas sold these baby walkers, from January 1998 through July 2001, for between $18 and $22.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was P-Handle Hand Trucks and Baby Walkers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01203 on July 20, 2001. Reported hazard: If the tires of the hand trucks are substantially over-inflated beyond the recommended maximum 30 P.S.I., the rims of the tire can separate under the intense pressure and strike the user or bystanders. The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers could be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact UnionTools, Inc. to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should only use a hand pump to inflate the tires. Consumers should stop using these baby walkers immediately and call SunTome Trading Corp. for instructions on returning the walkers for a refund and shipping costs.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UnionTools, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio.