Log Splitters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Brave Products and Iron & Oak have reannounced a recall of multiple log splitter models due to a defect in the hydraulic cylinders' rod retention. The defective seals can leak and cause the rods to detach, allowing the splitting wedge to rapidly and unexpectedly extend, which can result in serious amputation injuries to the operator. The recalled log splitters are steel machines painted orange and black or blue and black, feature trailer hitches and rubber tires, and bear decals identifying them as Brave Products, Inc. or Iron & Oak with capacity ratings of 15, 22, 26, 30, or 34 tons. Specific model numbers and serial number ranges are affected across both brands.
Consumers who own recalled log splitters should immediately stop using them. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should contact the firm to receive a free replacement cylinder.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls, should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact the firm to receive a free replacement cylinder.
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: BRAVE LOG SPLITTER MODELS SERIAL NUMBER 34 ton-Model VH0234 & VH0634 S008277 through S030562 26 ton-Model VH9926 & VH0626 S006836 through S030558 22 ton-Model VH9922 & VH0622 S006691 through S030701 22 ton-Model SSR0622 S020721 through S029688 15 ton-Model HB0115 S013853 through S017534 IRON & OAK LOG SPLITTER MODELS SERIAL NUMBER 34 ton - Model BHVH3402 & BHVH3405 S008724 through S030442 26 ton - Model BHVH2699, BHVH2602 & Duro-Glide S006847 through S030538 22 ton - Model BHVH2299, BHVH2202 & Duro-Glide S006735 through S030547 22 ton - Model BHVH2299/BHVH2202FC & Duro-Glide S013853 through S030537 30 ton - Model BHH3003 S008457 through S030439 30 ton - Model BHH2003 S006746 through S030491 15 ton - Model HBHH0115 S013853 through S017534 Tractor Mount - Model TMVH95/HYD, TMVH02/PTO, & TMVH03/HYD S006645 through S029584 The serial number is located on the hydraulic tank.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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