YTL International Recalls Log Splitters Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19715 · Nov 13, 2018 · YTL International
1,460
units affected
1,460
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19715
- Date
- Nov 13, 2018
- Company
- YTL International
- Units affected
- 1,460
- Product
- County Line log splitters
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves model year 2018 County Line brand 40 ton hydraulic log splitters with model number YTL-016-93. The log splitters are black and gray with Country Line printed on the hydraulic cylinder. Units with serial numbers ranging from SP20LSP400118060001 through SP20LSP400118060728 and SP20LSP400118080001 through SP20LSP400118080728 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label located on the beam of each log splitter.
What can happen
The log splitter's welding on the tongue box assembly can crack and cause the log splitter tank to disconnect from the rest of unit, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact YTL International for a free replacement tongue box assembly. YTL is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- YTL International has received three reports of the tongue box assembly's welding cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide from August 2018 through October 2018 for about $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled county line log splitters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact YTL International for a free replacement tongue box assembly. YTL is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The log splitter's welding on the tongue box assembly can crack and cause the log splitter tank to disconnect from the rest of unit, posing an injury hazard.
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.