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Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
SKU: CPSC-21730
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 18, 2021Recall ID: 21730Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves YTL log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine, with engine model number 15T232-0011-F8 and serial numbers 1904085275251 through 1905085786452; 1906146333235 through 2004080670911; and 1912319442579 through 2012073736714. The engine's model number is printed on the valve cover and the engine's serial number is printed on the blower housing cover. The log splitters are sold under the following brands: Black Diamond (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308); and Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 -30 ton and YTL-140-743 - 35 ton).

Affected Products

YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc engines

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-YTL-Log-Splitters-with-Briggs-and-Stratton-Engines-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_6.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Black Diamond Log Splitter (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton)
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_5.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Crimson Log Splitter (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton)
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_2.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Performance Built Log Splitter (model number YTL-007-308)
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_0.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Lumberjack Log Splitter (model number YTL-007-414)
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture5_0.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled Brute Log Splitter (model number YTL-140-701 -30 ton)
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture6_0.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Recalled Brute Log Splitter (model number YTL-140-743 - 35 ton)
Hazards › Name	An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Injuries › Name	The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.
Products › Name	YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc engines
Products › Number Of Units	About 9,750 (In addition, 290 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	9022
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair. Briggs & Stratton is contacting all purchasers directly.
Retailers › Name	Atwood Distributing LP; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm, L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe's stores; Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby Distributing Company; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from April 2019 through February 2021 for about $1,400.
Recall Date	2021-03-18T00:00:00
Description	The recall involves YTL log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine, with engine model number 15T232-0011-F8 and serial numbers 1904085275251 through 1905085786452; 1906146333235 through 2004080670911; and 1912319442579 through 2012073736714. The engine's model number is printed on the valve cover and the engine's serial number is printed on the blower housing cover. The log splitters are sold under the following brands: Black Diamond (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308); and Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 -30 ton and YTL-140-743 - 35 ton).
Recall Number	21730
Manufacturers › Name	Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75159r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Briggs & Stratton at 800-999-9444 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and hover over "Support," then click "Recalls" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2021-03-18T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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