American Honda Motor · Recalled
Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
- Units
- About 5,600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,150–$1,500
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves Honda engines (model type GCV160LA N1A) used in Split Master by SpeeCo and Huskee brand log splitters. Only engine serial numbers between 5547012 and 6880908 are included in the recall. The serial number is located below the upper shroud near the oil dipstick. The following models of log splitters are affected by the recall and are either silver/black or red/black colored. Huskee Log Splitter LS401227TS (22 Ton) LS401228NO (27 Ton) SpeeCo Split Masters LS401228SP (22 Ton) LS401227NO (22 Ton) LS401225NO (25 Ton)
The file
- Sold at
- The log splitters with the recalled engines were sold at outdoor power equipment dealers and Tractor Supply stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,150 and $1,500.
- Product type
- Log Splitters
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected log splitters and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer or Honda Engine dealer for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled log splitters will be mailed a notice.
For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 17 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
