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Archived - Huskee and Split Master Log Splitter Equipped with Honda GCV160 Engine
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Specialized Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001721
Affected products
Huskee and Split Master Log Splitter Equipped with Honda GCV160 Engine
Product description
The affected Honda Engine Serial Numbers are:
- GJAEA - 5547012 ~ 6880908.
The affected Huskee and Split Master Models are:
Huskee Models
- LS401227TS (22 Ton)
- LS401228NO (27 Ton)
Split Master Models
- LS401227SP (22 Ton)
- LS401227NO (22 Ton)
- LS401225NO (25 Ton)
Hazard identified
The Huskee & Split Master Log Splitters fuel tank may crack, posing a leakage and fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
90 units of the recalled product were sold.
Time period sold
The recalled product was sold from March 2007- July 2008.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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American Honda Motor Co.
Alpharetta
Georgia
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters.
Consumers may contact their Honda Power Equipment dealer for a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact American Honda Customer Relations at 1-800-426-7701 or Special Products Co. at 1-877-832-7639 or visit Honda's Web site at: Honda Engines: Safety and Emissions Recall - Huskee & Speeco Log Splitters Cracked Fuel Tank and speeco.com; more specifically Press Release: Honda Engine Recall.