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Case ID: 4742 | Consumer Products | 04/05/2006
On April 16, 2002, Ames True Temper, Inc. recalled about 650,000 wheelbarrows as a result of possible issues with plastic assemblies and rims. When filled with compressed air, the plastic wheelbarrow rims may break or even explode. Plastic shards from the explosion may 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. Lawyers are investigating claims involving injuries sustained while using Ames True Temper wheelbarrows. Please click the above submit button to contact a lawyer handling this type of case. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Consumer Products Cases of Interest Exterior sealants are formulated to prevent mildew and make surfaces waterproof. The court has granted final approval to the parties' $55 million settlement in a class action against sealant manufacturer Behr Process Corporation on behalf of all residents of 19 western Washington counties who purchased and applied any of four exterior wood sealants to their property there, at any time between May 28, 1992, and March 17, 2003, and who experienced mildew growth upon those surfaces after May 28, 1994.
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