Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08332 · Jul 17, 2008 · American Honda Motor Corp.
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08332
- Date
- Jul 17, 2008
- Company
- American Honda Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- Engines used in SpeeCo and Huskee Brand Log Splitters
- Product type
- Log Splitters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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)
What can happen
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled engines used in speeco and huskee brand log splitters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.