Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard
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The hazard
The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC