Cosco convertible hand truck
Details: Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.
Why: The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
Incidents: 10 reports, including four with injuries
How many: About 273,000
For more: 888-250-9299; e-mail handtruck@coscoproducts.com or go to
Kenmore electric ranges
Details: Sears Kenmore 24-inch wide freestanding electric ranges with model number 790.90152 with serial numbers from NF408 through NF424 and model number 790.90153 with serial numbers from NF408 through NF427. The ranges have smooth cooktops and are white or black with stainless steel accents. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right frame of the range inside the storage drawer.
Why: The heating element can fail to properly adhere to the cooktop, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents: None reported
How many: About 3,000
For more: 888-281-3915, or
safe step walk-in tubs
Details: Safe Step walk-in, hydro-massage bath tubs with heated seats. The recalled tubs have model numbers LP2848, LP2851, LP2853, LP3153 or LP3255 and serial numbers 124423 through 131569 containing the prefix HS, HSHY, HSHS, HSMB or MBHS. The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the small access panel on the faucet end of the tub.
Why: The tub’s heated seat can get stuck in the “on” position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an empty tub, the seat can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents: 11 reports of the switch getting stuck, none of injuries
How many: About 6,400
For more: 888-492-9423 or ; click on the Recall link.
