ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-05-30 · 12189
Hazards
The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
Recall
Number
12189
Date
2012-05-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Retailer(s)
ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.