Oregon Tool Recalls Log Splitters and Cylinder Kits Due to Injury Hazards
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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 Splitter OR35TKO-2 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter PP25TH0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter PP25TK0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter PP30TKO-1 PowerPro 30 Ton Log Splitter PP35THO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter PP35TKO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter SP25TKO-1 SpeeCo 25 Ton Log Splitter SP30TKO-1 SpeeCo 30 Ton Log Splitter SP35TKO-1 SpeeCo 35 Ton Log Splitter
Affected Products
Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Oregon-Tool-Recalls-Log-Splitters-and-Cylinder-Kits-Due-to-Injury-Hazards |
| Title | Oregon Tool Recalls Log Splitters and Cylinder Kits Due to Injury Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/log-splitter.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Country Tuff 25 Ton Log Splitter |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29,560 (In addition, about 4,690 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9931 |
| Remedies › Name | 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 dealer to install a free replacement cylinder. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer by visiting www.oregonproducts.com/en/dealer-locator and searching by location for an Outdoor Power Equipment dealer. |
| Importers › Name | Oregon Tool Inc., of Portland, Oregon |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's, Tractor Supply Company, and other stores nationwide and online from July 2020 through December 2023 for between $1,500 and $2,745. |
| Recall Date | 2024-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 Splitter OR35TKO-2 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter PP25TH0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter PP25TK0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter PP30TKO-1 PowerPro 30 Ton Log Splitter PP35THO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter PP35TKO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter SP25TKO-1 SpeeCo 25 Ton Log Splitter SP30TKO-1 SpeeCo 30 Ton Log Splitter SP35TKO-1 SpeeCo 35 Ton Log Splitter |
| Recall Number | 24208 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/log-splitters-and-cylinder-kits-recalled-due-physical-hazard |
| Consumer Contact | Oregon Tool toll-free at 833-948-2590 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at logsplitter@oregontool.com, or online at https://www.oregontool.com/product-recalls/ or www.oregonproducts.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |