Garden Hose Reel Carts – tire explosion risk (2008)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons. The hazard is: The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel® for free replacement tires.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026