CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters
USCPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters
Recalling Firm: Brave Products Inc., Streator, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.
Product Description & Identification
The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads "Brave Products, Inc." and "__ ton" (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following models are being recalled: Brave VH0234 (34 ton) Serial #S012368 through S016976 Brave VH9926 (26 ton) Serial #S014226 through S017534 Brave VH9922 (22 ton) Serial #S011460 through S016862 Brave HB0115 (15 ton) Serial #S013853 through S017534 (Serial number plate is located on the hydraulic tank)
Affected Products
Log Splitter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Brave-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Log-Splitters- |
| Title | CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/08d9ddf55d3146aea3ebe0307328d88e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Log Splitter |
| Hazards › Name | The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge. |
| Injuries › Name | Brave Products has received 14 reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Log Splitter |
| Products › Type | Log Splitters |
| Products › Category I D | 2033 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 2875 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is out of business and a recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product. |
| Retailers › Name | Ace, True Value, and Do It Best Hardware stores and independent power equipment dealers nationwide from June 2003 through October 2004 for between $899 and $1,999. |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads "Brave Products, Inc." and "__ ton" (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following models are being recalled: Brave VH0234 (34 ton) Serial #S012368 through S016976 Brave VH9926 (26 ton) Serial #S014226 through S017534 Brave VH9922 (22 ton) Serial #S011460 through S016862 Brave HB0115 (15 ton) Serial #S013853 through S017534 (Serial number plate is located on the hydraulic tank) |
| Recall Number | 05110 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Brave Products Inc., Streator, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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