CPSC2009-04-01
Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard
Brave Products Inc., of 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
Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls, should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact the firm to receive a free replacement cylinder.
Sold at
Ace, True Value, and Do It Best Hardware stores and independent power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2002 through April 2007 for between $900 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 8,000 units were recalled in July 2007; 4,000 additional units were recalled in February 2005
Injuries reported
Brave Products originally received 59 reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. One consumer reported a hand amputation that could have been caused by this cylinder defect. There have been 26 additional reports of failure, including units previously thought to be unaffected by the earlier recalls. No new injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Log Splitters
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Brave Products at (800) 350-8739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or write to: Brave Products Inc., P.O. Box 577, Streator, IL 61364-0577. Consumers also can visit the company's Web sites at www.logsplitters-ironoak.com or www.braveproducts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Brave-Products-Reannounces-Recall-of-Log-Splitters-Additional-Incidents-Prompt-Urgent-Warning-of-Amputation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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