ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard

Recalled May 30, 2012 · CPSC recall 12189 · ECHO Bear Cat

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 120

Incidents / injuries

Crary Industries has received three reports of the hydraulic cylinder end caps detaching resulting in one injury from a cylinder reportedly striking a consumer in the head.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the nearest dealer for instruction on receiving a free replacement cylinder installed by an authorized dealer.

Contact

For additional information, contact Crary Industries toll-free at (888) 625-4520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bearcatproducts.com

Product

ECHO Bear Cat log splitters

Manufacturer(s)

Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.

Retailers

ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →