Reported Apr 25, 2024
Oregon Tool Recalls Log Splitters and Cylinder Kits Due to Injury Hazards
Oregon Tool Inc. of Portland, Oregon
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
If consumers experience the wedge failing to retract, the consumer should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Oregon Tool or their dealer to schedule a time for Oregon Tool or the dealer to install a free replacement cylinder. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer by visiting www.oregonproducts.com/en/dealer-locator and searching by location for an Outdoor Power Equipment dealer.
Firm contact: Oregon Tool toll-free at 833-948-2590 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at logsplitter@oregontool.com, or online at https://www.oregontool.com/product-recalls/ or www.oregonproducts.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits
- Amount recalled
- About 29,560 (In addition, about 4,690 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Lowe's, Tractor Supply Company, and other stores nationwide and online from July 2020 through December 2023 for between $1,500 and $2,745..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The recalled log splitter's hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston, preventing the wedge from retracting. Reengaging the rod to the piston can cause the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly, posing injury hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received seven reports of forward movement of the rod and attached splitting wedge at an unexpected increased speed. No injuries have been reported.
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