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Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

Date: October 27, 2011
Company: Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes either lock washers to secure the four bolts on the 3-piece, metal/chrome plated wheels or new design replacement tires for the 1-piece composite tires. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed below. "Harper Truck" and the model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame's cross member. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not included in this recall. Model Number Type of Handle Type of Wheel K52K16 P Handle 1-piece, composite JEDTK1935P Dual Hand/Platform Truck (Convertible) 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated 51TK19 Dual Handles 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated BKTAK19 P Handle 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated PGCSK19BLK Dual Hand 3-piece, four bolt, metal/chrome plated

Why Was This Recalled?

When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan.

Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report