CPSC

Wheelbarrows sold under the brand names "Easy Roller," Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Recalled wheelbarrow
Recalled wheelbarrow
Recalled wheelbarrow wheel
Recalled wheelbarrow wheel

Hazard

The plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows can break when the tires are being inflated. This can result in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels, possibly hitting nearby consumers and causing lacerations and other injuries.

What You Should Do

Remedy

To prevent further injuries, consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. Ames True Temper is offering a free replacement steel wheel assembly for each wheelbarrow and is offering consumers a free gardening tool gift as an incentive to have this repair performed.

Consumer Contact

For more information, call Ames True Temper toll-free at (866) 239-2281 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.amestruetemper.com

Products

Wheelbarrows sold under the brand names "Easy Roller," "Homeowner," "Mustang," or "Thoroughbred"

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Hardware stores and home centers nationwide sold the recalled wheelbarrows, from January 1993 through December 2000, for between $20 and $30.