SpeeCo® and Woods® Recall 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Recall 18129 · Mar 22, 2018 · SpeeCo® and Woods®
5,100
units affected
5,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18129
- Date
- Mar 22, 2018
- Company
- SpeeCo® and Woods®
- Units affected
- 5,100
- Product
- 4-way wedge accessory for hydraulic log splitters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves 4-way wedge accessories used on SpeeCo, CountyLine, Country Tuff, and Woods hydraulic log splitters. These log splitter accessories were sold under the SpeeCo and Woods brand names. The SpeeCo brand has model numbers 577483 and 581199. The Woods brand model is 581196. Brand names and model numbers are printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The 4-way wedge accessory can loosen or detach from the log splitter during operation and strike an operator or bystander
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 4-way wedge accessory and return it to the place of purchase or contact SpeeCo or Woods for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of an operator struck by the 4-Way Wedge resulting in a concussion.
- Sold at
- Tractor Supply Company stores in the U.S. from July 2016 through January 2018 under the SpeeCo brand; Orscheln Farm & Home Stores in the U.S. from August 2017 through January 2018 under the SpeeCo brand and authorized Woods dealers in the U.S.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 4-way wedge accessory for hydraulic log splitters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 4-way wedge accessory and return it to the place of purchase or contact SpeeCo or Woods for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The 4-way wedge accessory can loosen or detach from the log splitter during operation and strike an operator or bystander
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.