Oregon Tool Recalls Log Splitters and Cylinder Kits Due to Injury Hazards
Recall 24208 · Apr 25, 2024 · Oregon Tool
29,560
units affected
29,560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24208
- Date
- Apr 25, 2024
- Company
- Oregon Tool
- Units affected
- 29,560
- Product
- Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits with the model numbers, brand names and sizes listed below. Brand names are located on the side of the log splitters and model numbers are on the log splitters. Model Number Brand / Description CT25TKO-1 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log Splitter CT25TKO-2 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log Splitter CT35TKO-1 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log Splitter CT35TKO-2 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log Splitter OR25TBS-1 OREGON 25 Ton Log Splitter OR30TBS-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter OR30TKO-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter OR30TKO-2 OR35TBS-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter OR35THO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter OR35TKO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter OR35TKO-2 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter PP25TH0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter PP25TK0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter PP30TKO-1 PowerPro 30 Ton Log Splitter PP35THO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter PP35TKO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter SP25TKO-1 SpeeCo 25 Ton Log Splitter SP30TKO-1 SpeeCo 30 Ton Log Splitter SP35TKO-1 SpeeCo 35 Ton Log Splitter
What can happen
The recalled log splitter's hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston, preventing the wedge from retracting. Reengaging the rod to the piston can cause the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly, posing injury hazards.
The fix
If consumers experience the wedge failing to retract, the consumer should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Oregon Tool or their dealer to schedule a time for Oregon Tool or the dealer to install a free replacement cylinder. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer by visiting www.oregonproducts.com/en/dealer-locator and searching by location for an Outdoor Power Equipment dealer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received seven reports of forward movement of the rod and attached splitting wedge at an unexpected increased speed. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's, Tractor Supply Company, and other stores nationwide and online from July 2020 through December 2023 for between $1,500 and $2,745.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oregon, powerpro, country tuff, and speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits?
If consumers experience the wedge failing to retract, the consumer should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Oregon Tool or their dealer to schedule a time for Oregon Tool or the dealer to install a free replacement cylinder. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves.
What is the hazard?
The recalled log splitter's hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston, preventing the wedge from retracting. Reengaging the rod to the piston can cause the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly, posing injury hazards.
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.