Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters
CPSC Recall #11-273 — July 6, 2011
Product
Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been two reports of injuries including a fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Both individuals were injured after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions.
Units Affected
About 20,000
Sold At
Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300.
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China
Importer
L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC
Manufactured In
China