July 20, 2001
Union Tools, Inc., of
Columbus, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 32,000 P-Handle hand trucks. If
the tires of the hand trucks are substantially over-inflated beyond the
recommended maximum 30 P.S.I., the rims of the tire can separate under the
intense pressure and strike the user or bystanders. Union Tools has received two
reports of the tire rims separating due to over inflation of tires. Two adult
males received serious hand lacerations and bruises as a result of the tire rims
blowing apart.
The hand trucks are made of steel and painted red with two
inflatable tires. "China" is stamped across the back crossbar of the handle and
"Made in China" appears on the tires. Sears stores exclusively sold these hand
trucks from February 2001 through May 2001 for about $30.
Consumers
should contact Union Tools, Inc. at (888) 808-6657 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should
only use a hand pump to inflate the tires. Additional information may be
obtained at www.uniontools.com