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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-07-17

Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Engines used in SpeeCo and Huskee Brand Log Splitters

  • Brand American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling Honda GCV160LA N1A engines used in Split Master by SpeeCo and Huskee brand log splitters because the fuel tank can crack and leak, creating a fire or explosion hazard. The recall affects only engines with serial numbers between 5547012 and 6880908, which can be found below the upper shroud near the oil dipstick. The specific affected log splitter models are the Huskee LS401227TS (22 Ton), LS401228NO (27 Ton), SpeeCo LS401228SP (22 Ton), LS401227NO (22 Ton), and LS401225NO (25 Ton), all in silver/black or red/black colors.

Consumers who own affected log splitters should immediately stop using them. Registered owners will receive a mailed notice, and consumers can contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer or Honda Engine dealer for a free repair to address the fuel tank issue.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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)

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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