CPSC

Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons Recalled for Explosion Hazard

Tire with a steel ball bearing hub
Tire with a steel ball bearing hub
Tire with a black plastic bearing hub
Tire with a black plastic bearing hub
Recalled Garden Hose Reel Wagon
Recalled Garden Hose Reel Wagon
Recalled Garden Hose Reel Cart
Recalled Garden Hose Reel Cart

Hazard

The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Rapid Reel® toll-free at (866) 523-2363 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.rapidreel.com

Products

Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Home repair retailers and distributors such as Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, and True Value Hardware nationwide from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $190 and $250.