CPSC2012-05-30
ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
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
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.
Sold at
ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.
Affected count
About 120
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/ECHO-Bear-Cat-Recalls-Hydraulic-Log-Splitters-Due-to-Impact-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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