Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard

Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons

Date of Recall

2008-09-02

CPSC Release Number

08-384

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(866) 523-2363

Units

About 7,000

Importer

Eley Corporation, dba Rapid Reel of Lincoln, Neb.

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

Rapid Reel® has received five reports of tires exploding while being inflated, resulting in lacerations to fingers, arms, and legs from flying pieces of plastic.

Description

This recall involves the Rapid Reel® portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The cart has two tires and the wagon has four. The tires have a white plastic rim and a steel ball bearing hub or a black plastic bearing hub.

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 (pdf).

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