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True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard

Units Affected
17,000
Recall Date
February 18, 2009
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Injury
True Value Stores Nationwide From September 2008 Through October 2008 For About $80. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5140.

The recalled wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handles and axle.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5140.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheelbarrows and return them to any True Value store for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact True Value Stores Nationwide From September 2008 Through October 2008 For About $80. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5140.

For additional information, call True Value at (800) 621-6025 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.truevalue.com

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True Value Stores Nationwide From September 2008 Through October 2008 For About $80. Recall FAQ

True Value Stores Nationwide From September 2008 Through October 2008 For About $80. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: True Value Recalls Wheelbarrows; Over-Inflated Tire Can Cause Wheel to Break and Pose Injury Hazard. The notice was published on February 18, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 17,000 units are potentially affected.