Ames dangerous plastic Wheelbarrow rims

[kr0]

Apparently there is an issue with Ames True Temper plastic wheelbarrow rims
breaking or expoding under pressure. The concern is that the plastic shards
which fly out when the rim explodes have caused injury to people and as a
result the wheelbarrows have been recalled. If you check out
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/case/ames_wheelbarrow there is more
information on this as well as what can be done about it. There is a free
case evaluation provided for those who might have been affected by this
product. I found this of interest and thought it may be of help some.

kr0

[Anne Lurie]

[Responding only in triangle.gardens, as I do not believe in cross-posting
unless for some reason I might actually *want* to start a flame war!]

Note, please!!! I am not addressing the issue of the Ames product --
merely stating that people might *think* before posting. After all, the
product in question was recalled back in June 2004, more than 1 1/2 years
before K's post.

And, yeah, I bet a lot of products have a disclaimer about the dangers of
over-inflating something. (I definitely have to cut this post short, lest I
start a tirade about over-inflated egos!)

kr0 neglected to mention that the "pressure" he describes is *compressed
air* according to the excerpt from the website he cited:

>>Ames True Temper, Inc. recalled about 650,000 wheelbarrows on April 16th,
>>2002 as a result of possible issues with plastic assemblies and rims. When
>>filled with compressed air the plastic wheelbarrow rims can break or even
>>explode. This can cause plastic shards from the explosion to fly out
>>possibly injuring consumers.

Two consumers had lawsuits filed on their behalf for a hand injury in Ohio
and skull and brain injuries in Georgia. These consumers both reached
confidential settlements. Two additional settlements for other consumers
have been reached without filing suit.

On June 23rd, 2004 Ames reissued the recall notice for the wheelbarrows.
Ames has acknowledged that over twenty consumers have sustained injuries as
a result of the plastic wheelbarrow rims exploding. >>

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC


"kr0" > wrote in message
news:ZjVRf.143605$sa3.34260@pd7tw1no...
> Apparently there is an issue with Ames True Temper plastic wheelbarrow
> rims
> breaking or expoding under pressure. The concern is that the plastic
> shards
> which fly out when the rim explodes have caused injury to people and as a
> result the wheelbarrows have been recalled. If you check out
> http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/case/ames_wheelbarrow there is more
> information on this as well as what can be done about it. There is a free
> case evaluation provided for those who might have been affected by this
> product. I found this of interest and thought it may be of help some.
>
> kr0
>
>

[Michael Waldvogel]

While it is outdated, the posting on that website (not the federal
CPSC recall notice) had a date of 3/1/06. Also, just consider it
from one perspective - Ames may have issued a recall but this isn't
like Ford or GM recalling cars where they know exactly who bought
or currently owns that model car (which is traceable by its VIN).
How many people skip filling out those registration cards for
consumer items like wheelbarrows? And how many people don't read
product recall notices? so, while the information is meaningless
to people who don't own an Ames wheelbarrow, people who own other
models can ignore it, but if one person who owned that particular
model saw the post and at least checked the wheelbarrow out may
potentially an unnecessary injury. I see this a lot different from
some urban legend spawning its way through the internet and getting
people riled up for nothing.


Anne Lurie wrote:
> [Responding only in triangle.gardens, as I do not believe in cross-posting
> unless for some reason I might actually *want* to start a flame war!]
>
> Note, please!!! I am not addressing the issue of the Ames product --
> merely stating that people might *think* before posting. After all, the
> product in question was recalled back in June 2004, more than 1 1/2 years
> before K's post.
>
> And, yeah, I bet a lot of products have a disclaimer about the dangers of
> over-inflating something. (I definitely have to cut this post short, lest I
> start a tirade about over-inflated egos!)
>
> kr0 neglected to mention that the "pressure" he describes is *compressed
> air* according to the excerpt from the website he cited:
>
>>> Ames True Temper, Inc. recalled about 650,000 wheelbarrows on April 16th,
>>> 2002 as a result of possible issues with plastic assemblies and rims. When
>>> filled with compressed air the plastic wheelbarrow rims can break or even
>>> explode. This can cause plastic shards from the explosion to fly out
>>> possibly injuring consumers.
>
> Two consumers had lawsuits filed on their behalf for a hand injury in Ohio
> and skull and brain injuries in Georgia. These consumers both reached
> confidential settlements. Two additional settlements for other consumers
> have been reached without filing suit.
>
> On June 23rd, 2004 Ames reissued the recall notice for the wheelbarrows.
> Ames has acknowledged that over twenty consumers have sustained injuries as
> a result of the plastic wheelbarrow rims exploding. >>
>
> Anne Lurie
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
> "kr0" > wrote in message
> news:ZjVRf.143605$sa3.34260@pd7tw1no...
>> Apparently there is an issue with Ames True Temper plastic wheelbarrow
>> rims
>> breaking or expoding under pressure. The concern is that the plastic
>> shards
>> which fly out when the rim explodes have caused injury to people and as a
>> result the wheelbarrows have been recalled. If you check out
>> http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/case/ames_wheelbarrow there is more
>> information on this as well as what can be done about it. There is a free
>> case evaluation provided for those who might have been affected by this
>> product. I found this of interest and thought it may be of help some.
>>
>> kr0
>>
>>
>
>

[Krugler]

I am the attorney in Georgia who filed the lawsuits against Ames True Temper on behalf of clients in Ohio and Georgia. We have also represented three other consumers and settled their cases as well. Each of these incidents ocurred in the last several years.

The comment that one must "think" before posting is fine, but irrevelant in these circumstnaces. The fact of the matter is that nearly 650,000 of these wheelbarrows were sold. Consumers around the country have these in their garages and sheds, and know nothing about the recall.

Furthermore, the fact that the wheelbarrow tires have to be inflated by high pressure air hoses does not detract from the recall. In fact, the ONLY way to fill these tires is with such a hose. A high pressure air hose is simply compressed air, like you find at any gas station in any town in the country.

These products have caused nearly fatally injuries. We represented a client who had skull fractures and a brain injury, and are aware of another victim in Mississippi who was legally blinded in both eyes from the product.

The reason this information is important and must be circulated is because it appears to be a very safe product, but it has potentially lethal consequences even when used in a normal fashion.

If you wany any further information about the cases our firm has handled, please visit http://www.ckandf.com/ames_wheelbarrow.php.




While it is outdated, the posting on that website (not the federal
CPSC recall notice) had a date of 3/1/06. Also, just consider it
from one perspective - Ames may have issued a recall but this isn't
like Ford or GM recalling cars where they know exactly who bought
or currently owns that model car (which is traceable by its VIN).
How many people skip filling out those registration cards for
consumer items like wheelbarrows? And how many people don't read
product recall notices? so, while the information is meaningless
to people who don't own an Ames wheelbarrow, people who own other
models can ignore it, but if one person who owned that particular
model saw the post and at least checked the wheelbarrow out may
potentially an unnecessary injury. I see this a lot different from
some urban legend spawning its way through the internet and getting
people riled up for nothing.


Anne Lurie wrote:
[Responding only in triangle.gardens, as I do not believe in cross-posting
unless for some reason I might actually *want* to start a flame war!]

Note, please!!! I am not addressing the issue of the Ames product --
merely stating that people might *think* before posting. After all, the
product in question was recalled back in June 2004, more than 1 1/2 years
before K's post.

And, yeah, I bet a lot of products have a disclaimer about the dangers of
over-inflating something. (I definitely have to cut this post short, lest I
start a tirade about over-inflated egos!)

kr0 neglected to mention that the "pressure" he describes is *compressed
air* according to the excerpt from the website he cited:

Ames True Temper, Inc. recalled about 650,000 wheelbarrows on April 16th,
2002 as a result of possible issues with plastic assemblies and rims. When
filled with compressed air the plastic wheelbarrow rims can break or even
explode. This can cause plastic shards from the explosion to fly out
possibly injuring consumers.

Two consumers had lawsuits filed on their behalf for a hand injury in Ohio
and skull and brain injuries in Georgia. These consumers both reached
confidential settlements. Two additional settlements for other consumers
have been reached without filing suit.

On June 23rd, 2004 Ames reissued the recall notice for the wheelbarrows.
Ames has acknowledged that over twenty consumers have sustained injuries as
a result of the plastic wheelbarrow rims exploding.

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC


"kr0" wrote in message
news:ZjVRf.143605$sa3.34260@pd7tw1no...
Apparently there is an issue with Ames True Temper plastic wheelbarrow
rims
breaking or expoding under pressure. The concern is that the plastic
shards
which fly out when the rim explodes have caused injury to people and as a
result the wheelbarrows have been recalled. If you check out
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/case/ames_wheelbarrow there is more
information on this as well as what can be done about it. There is a free
case evaluation provided for those who might have been affected by this
product. I found this of interest and thought it may be of help some.

kr0

[redwine]

Well my husband just bought me a brand new wheelbarrow the other day which I
have not used yet. It has a nice big inflatable tire. This morning I read
these posts.

So I just now got back home and checked it. Sure enough the wheel/rim seems
to be black plastic and the name on the side is True Temper. I am not sure
where he bought it but I am sure it was this week, Wednesday I think.

Sandie

[Krugler]

I would be surprised if the wheelbarrow your husband purchased is part of this recalled batch. They stopped selling these in 2000. It would be unusual (but not impossible) for a store to have them in stock still. If it says True Temper on it, it most certainly not one of the recalled wheelbarrows. The recalled units were manufactured by O. Ames Company.

There is a photo of the plastic rim on the CPSC's website: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/PRHTML04/04169.html. The recalled units contain a black, plastic, honeycomb-type rim.

If wheelbarrow you purchased does contain this rim, i would be very interested in getting information about the purchase from you. I can be contacted at or at 404-659-1710. Thanks.

David Krugler
Cash, Krugler & Fredericks, LLC
305 Buckhead Ave., NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-659-1710

Well my husband just bought me a brand new wheelbarrow the other day which I
have not used yet. It has a nice big inflatable tire. This morning I read
these posts.

So I just now got back home and checked it. Sure enough the wheel/rim seems
to be black plastic and the name on the side is True Temper. I am not sure
where he bought it but I am sure it was this week, Wednesday I think.

Sandie

[Sandie Hudson]

"Krugler" > wrote in message
...
>
> I would be surprised if the wheelbarrow your husband purchased is part
> of this recalled batch. They stopped selling these in 2000. It would
> be unusual (but not impossible) for a store to have them in stock
> still. If it says True Temper on it, it most certainly not one of the
> recalled wheelbarrows. The recalled units were manufactured by O. Ames
> Company.

Ours doesn't look like a honeycomb. It is more solid. It looks like the 4Cu.
Foot Poly Wheelbarrow
one pictured on this page.
http://www.ames.com/Choosing_wheelbarrows.html

Sandie

[Krugler]

If it's not a honey-combed rim and if it says "True Temper": on it, it's not part of the recall.

"Krugler" wrote in message
...

I would be surprised if the wheelbarrow your husband purchased is part
of this recalled batch. They stopped selling these in 2000. It would
be unusual (but not impossible) for a store to have them in stock
still. If it says True Temper on it, it most certainly not one of the
recalled wheelbarrows. The recalled units were manufactured by O. Ames
Company.

Ours doesn't look like a honeycomb. It is more solid. It looks like the 4Cu.
Foot Poly Wheelbarrow
one pictured on this page.
http://www.ames.com/Choosing_wheelbarrows.html

Sandie