Black Diamond Log Splitter recalled due to potential injury hazard
- Starting date:
- March 18, 2021
- Posting date:
- March 18, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Specialized Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75159
Last updated: 2021-03-18
Summary
- Product: Black Diamond Log Splitter, Model # BDBS32T (32 ton).
- Issue: An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel may lead to a potential injury hazard to the operator.
- What to do: Stop using the product immediately and contact your local Briggs & Stratton dealer for an engine repair, or contact Briggs & Stratton directly.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Briggs & Stratton, LLC.
Affected products
32 ton Black Diamond Log Splitter, model number BDBS32T
Product description
This recall involves 32 ton Black Diamond log splitters with model number BDBS32T. Affected log splitters are powered by a 250cc Briggs & Stratton engine with model number 15T2320011F8 and a serial number within the following ranges.
| Beginning | Ending |
|---|---|
| 1904085275251 | 1905085786452 |
| 1906146333235 | 2004080670911 |
| 1912319442579 | 2012073736714 |
The first six digits are the year, month, day the engine was built (ie. 190408) with remaining numbers identifying the sequential order in which the engine was built.
The Black Diamond brand name is printed on the side rail of the log splitters. The Black Diamond model number # BDBS32T is located on a metal tag affixed to the main beam of the log splitter, on the opposite side of the engine, directly above the axel.
The engine model # can be found on the label on the valve cover. The engine serial # can be found on the label on the blower housing cover.
Hazard identified
An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel may cause a hard start and possible engine kickback, posing a potential injury hazard to the operator.
As of March 17, 2021 the company has received no reports of incidents or injury in Canada. In the United States, the company has received two reports of a wrist injury after a hard start with a kickback.
Number sold
The company indicated that 290 units were sold in Canada and 2000 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from April 2019 to January 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in USA
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Briggs & Stratton, LLC
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
-
YTL International, Inc.
Cerritos
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact their local authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for an engine repair. To locate a Briggs & Stratton dealer, visit Find Your Dealer.
Consumers may also contact Briggs & Stratton toll-free, at 800-999-9444, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time for assistance.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.