Additional Incidents Prompt Log Splitter Recall Expansion by Brave Products; Could Pose Serious Injury Risk
Log Splitters
Date of Recall
2007-07-24CPSC Release Number
07-243Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(800) 350-8739Units
About 8,000 (4,000 additional units were recalled in February 2005)Manufacturer
Brave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill.Sold By
Ace, True Value, and Do It Best Hardware stores and independent power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2002 through October 2004, and from May 2006 through April 2007, for between $900 and $2,000.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
Brave Products has received 59 additional reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. One consumer reported a hand amputation that could have been caused by this cylinder defect.Description
The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black, or blue and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads "Brave Products, Inc." or "Iron & Oak" and "__ ton" (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following Brave Products or Iron & Oak models are included in the recall:| LOG SPLITTER MODEL | SERIAL NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Brave VH0234 (34 ton) | Serial #S008277 through S016976 |
| Brave VH0634 (34 ton) | Serial #S026956 through S030562 |
| Brave VH9926 (26 ton) | Serial #S006836 through S017534 |
| Brave VH0626 (26 ton) | Serial #S026965 through S030558 |
| Brave VH9922 (22 ton) | Serial #S006691 through S016862 |
| Brave VH0622 (22 ton) | Serial #S026426 through S030701 |
| Brave SR0622 (22 ton) | Serial #S020721 through S029688 |
| Brave HB0115 (15 ton) | Serial #S013853 through S017534 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Brave Products Inc. to receive a free replacement cylinder.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, Ill. 61364-0577. Consumers also can visit the company's Web sites at www.logsplitters-ironoak.com (PDF), or www.braveproducts.com (PDF)Recall Comments
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