CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2125.
The wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows have a black plastic rim and have an approximately 14-inch diameter wheel. They have red, green, or orange tubs or trays made of steel or plastic. The recalled Ames wheelbarrows were sold under the brand name "Mustang" or "Douglas." The brand name was printed on the label attached to the tray at the time of purchase. Wheelbarrows with metal wheel assemblies are not part of this recall. Also, no "True Temper" wheelbarrow is part of this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2125.
Consumers should not inflate the tires on these wheelbarrows. Consumers should contact Ames True Temper to receive a free replacement steel wheel assembly.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hardware Stores And Home Centers Nationwide Sold The Recalled Wheelbarrows, From January 1993 Through December 2000, For Between $20 And $30. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-2125.
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.
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Hardware Stores And Home Centers Nationwide Sold The Recalled Wheelbarrows, From January 1993 Through December 2000, For Between $20 And $30. Recall FAQ
Hardware Stores And Home Centers Nationwide Sold The Recalled Wheelbarrows, From January 1993 Through December 2000, For Between $20 And $30. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC, Ames True Temper Announce Recall of Wheelbarrows. The notice was published on April 16, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 670,000 units are potentially affected.