ECHO Bear Cat · Recalled
ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
- Units
- About 120
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2,600
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.
The file
- Sold at
- ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.
- Product type
- Log Splitters
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Incident log
Crary Industries has received three reports of the hydraulic cylinder end caps detaching resulting in one injury from a cylinder reportedly striking a consumer in the head.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the nearest dealer for instruction on receiving a free replacement cylinder installed by an authorized dealer.
For additional information, contact Crary Industries toll-free at (888) 625-4520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bearcatproducts.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 MAY 30 2012; last revised APR 13 2016.