ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
CPSC Recall #12189 — May 29, 2012
Product
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
Description
The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
Hazard
The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
Incidents / Injuries
rary Industries has received three reports of the hydraulic cylinder end caps detaching resulting in one injury from a cylinder reportedly striking a consumer in the head.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the nearest dealer for instruction on receiving a free replacement cylinder installed by an authorized dealer.
Units Affected
About 120
Sold At
ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.
Manufacturer
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Manufactured In
USA