# ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2012-05-30 · 12189 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12189
- **Date:** 2012-05-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

ECHO Bear Cat log splitters

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/ECHO-Bear-Cat-Recalls-Hydraulic-Log-Splitters-Due-to-Impact-Hazard)
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