Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 12025. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes either lock washers to secure the four bolts on the 3-piece, metal/chrome plated wheels or new design replacement tires for the 1-piece composite tires.
CPSC recall 12025 has the recall date 27 Oct 2011. The notice names the firm Harper Trucks. The recall has about 292,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Explosion. CPSC gives the product type Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Harper Trucks has received 19 reports of overinflated tires exploding that resulted in 19 injuries, including broken bones, loss of sight in one eye, contusions and lacerations. |
|---|---|
| Units | 292,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed below. "Harper Truck" and the model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not included in this recall. Model Number Type of Handle Type of Wheel K52K16 P Handle 1-piece, composite JEDTK1935P Dual Hand/Platform Truck (Convertible) 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated 51TK19 Dual Handles 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated BKTAK19 P Handle 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated PGCSK19BLK Dual Hand 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated |
| Product | Hand Trucks, About 292,000, Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers |
| Sold at | The Home Depot from January 2008 through November 2009 and Sam's Club from January 1993 through January 2002 for between $28 and $42. |
| Manufacturer | Harper Trucks Inc |
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- Hazard: Explosion
- Category: Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers
- CPSC recalls of 2011
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 292,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Harper Trucks
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12025The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12025. https://recallregister.com/product/905-hand-trucks-recalled-by-harper-trucks-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12025 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harper Trucks has received 19 reports of overinflated tires exploding that resulted in 19 injuries, including broken bones, loss of sight in one eye, contusions and lacerations.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Home Depot from January 2008 through November 2009 and Sam's Club from January 1993 through January 2002 for between $28 and $42.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12025?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12025?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 292,000