Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Recalled 2016-10-06. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 120,000Units
2016-10-06Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Milwaukee-branded hand trucks with model numbers 40615 and 60610. The recalled nylon hand trucks have a one-piece, nylon-molded frame and measure 50 inches tall and 21 inches wide. Model 40615 has a black nylon body, a black foot rest and yellow handles. Model 60610 has a black nylon body, a red foot rest and red handles. The model number is located on the crossbar between the handles of the hand truck.
- The hazard
- The wheel's plastic rims can break when overinflated, posing a laceration or injury hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Gleason to obtain replacement wheels.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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