Oregon Tool Recalls Log Splitters and Cylinder Kits Due to Injury Hazards

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.

What to do

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

Products

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 Splitte

Incidents and injuries

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.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.