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Archived – Log Splitters
- Starting date:
- December 10, 2009
- Posting date:
- December 10, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002159
Joint recall with MTD Products Inc., Health Canada and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Affected products
Log Splitters
Product description
This recall involves log splitters sold under the brands "Yard Machines" and "Troy-Bilt".
The recalled log splitters sold in Canada can be identified by the following model numbers. The model number can be found on the model label, which is located on the log splitter's top rear corner of the frame on the 8 ton unit and on the support mount below the engine for the 21 ton and 27 ton units.
- Yard-Machines 8 ton unit has model number 24AA5DMK500
- Yard-Machines 21 ton unit has model number 24BH510B500
- Troy-Bilt 27 ton unit has model number 24BF572B766.
Hazard identified
The control handle on the control valve of the log splitter may not automatically return to the neutral position and stop the splitting wedge when the operator's hand is released from the forward position. The splitting wedge could continue to creep or move forward, posing a laceration risk to the hands or fingers of the operator.
Neither Health Canada, MTD Products Inc. nor the US CPSC has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these log splitters.
Number sold
Approximately 2,100 of the recalled products were shipped to Canada for sale at Canadian Tire, Lowe's, Sears, and other independent retailers across Canada.
In the United States, approximately 26,000 of the recalled products were distributed.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold between November 2008 and October 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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MTD Products Inc., Ohio
Cleveland
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact MTD Products Inc. to receive instructions on inspecting their machine. If the consumer has a faulty control valve, they are advised to schedule an appointment to have a free replacement valve installed.
For more information, consumers may contact MTD Products Inc. at 1-800-668-1238 (press 5 then 5 again).
For information regarding log splitter models sold in the United States, consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website