CPSC2005-02-15
CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters
Brave Products Inc., Streator, Ill.
Hazard
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.
Remedy
The firm is out of business and a recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.
Sold at
Ace, True Value, and Do It Best Hardware stores and independent power equipment dealers nationwide from June 2003 through October 2004 for between $899 and $1,999.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
Brave Products has received 14 reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Log Splitter
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Brave-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Log-Splitters-Don't want to check this manually?
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