Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

Active Recall Announced July 7, 2011 CPSC #11273

Quick answer

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores is CPSC recall #11273, announced on July 7, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall. Brand Name Mfg. Model No. Item Number Task Force 26083 241483 The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC.

Hazard

The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall. Brand Name Mfg. Model No. Item Number Task Force 26083 241483 The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters.

Affected products

Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters

Recalled brands

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC

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.

Recall date

July 7, 2011

Categories

Log Splitters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11273?

CPSC recall #11273 covers Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 7, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall. Brand Name Mfg. Model No. Item Number Task Force 26083 241483 The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters.

What is the remedy for recall #11273?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11273 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Changzhou-Globe-Tool-Group-Recalls-Electric-Log-Splitters-Due-to-Laceration-or-Amputation-Hazard-Firm-to-Provide-Additional-On-Product-Warnings-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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