Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
USLog Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Honda engines (model type GCV160LA N1A) used in Split Master by SpeeCo and Huskee brand log splitters. Only engine serial numbers between 5547012 and 6880908 are included in the recall. The serial number is located below the upper shroud near the oil dipstick. The following models of log splitters are affected by the recall and are either silver/black or red/black colored. Huskee Log Splitter LS401227TS (22 Ton) LS401228NO (27 Ton) SpeeCo Split Masters LS401228SP (22 Ton) LS401227NO (22 Ton) LS401225NO (25 Ton)
Affected Products
Engines used in SpeeCo and Huskee Brand Log Splitters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Log-Splitter-Engines-Recalled-By-American-Honda-Motor-Co-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c48551bce68a45c8a8dcfeed3f211bc7.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Huskee Log Splitter using recalled engine |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/299c66507e5444b682a8cee204632dcf.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | SpeeCo Split Master using recalled engine |
| Hazards › Name | The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Engines used in SpeeCo and Huskee Brand Log Splitters |
| Products › Type | Log Splitters |
| Products › Category I D | 2033 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,600 |
| Recall I D | 4374 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the affected log splitters and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer or Honda Engine dealer for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled log splitters will be mailed a notice. |
| Retailers › Name | The log splitters with the recalled engines were sold at outdoor power equipment dealers and Tractor Supply stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,150 and $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Honda engines (model type GCV160LA N1A) used in Split Master by SpeeCo and Huskee brand log splitters. Only engine serial numbers between 5547012 and 6880908 are included in the recall. The serial number is located below the upper shroud near the oil dipstick. The following models of log splitters are affected by the recall and are either silver/black or red/black colored. Huskee Log Splitter LS401227TS (22 Ton) LS401228NO (27 Ton) SpeeCo Split Masters LS401228SP (22 Ton) LS401227NO (22 Ton) LS401225NO (25 Ton) |
| Recall Number | 08332 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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