Harper Trucks recalls hand trucks with overinflated tires that can explode, causing wheel hub separation and injury to bystanders. Consumers must stop using immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit.
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.
Harper Trucks is recalling hand trucks that can explode if tires are overinflated, potentially injuring bystanders. Affected units have specific model numbers and wheel types listed in the recall notice. Consumers should stop using these hand trucks immediately and contact Harper: 1-800-222-2222.
Overinflated tires can cause the wheel hub to explode, separating or breaking the hub and ejecting sharp pieces that may injure nearby people.
Hand truck users who own models with 1-piece composite wheels or 3-piece metal/chrome plated wheels are affected. Those using the hand trucks in areas with bystanders are at higher risk of injury.
Check for an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member showing the model number and wheel type. Hand trucks with two-piece grey metal wheels are not included in this recall.
Discontinue use of the hand truck as it poses an immediate injury hazard to bystanders.
Reach out to Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes lock washers or new tires to fix the overinflation issue.
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.
Hand trucks with model numbers K52K16, JEDTK1935P, 51TK19, BKTAK19, or PGCSK19BLK that have 1-piece composite wheels or 3-piece metal/chrome plated wheels are affected.
Look for an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member showing the model number and wheel type. Hand trucks with two-piece grey metal wheels are not included.
Stop using the hand truck immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes lock washers or new tires.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harper Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 905 — Harper Trucks Hand Trucks Hello, I own a Hand Trucks that is covered by recall 905 from Harper Trucks. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
