ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 30, 2012 CPSC #12189

Quick answer

ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard is CPSC recall #12189, announced on May 30, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D..

Hazard

This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.

Affected products

ECHO Bear Cat log splitters

Recalled brands

Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.

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.

Recall date

May 30, 2012

Categories

Log Splitters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12189?

CPSC recall #12189 covers ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 30, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.

What is the remedy for recall #12189?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12189 is 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.. 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 ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard 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/2012/ECHO-Bear-Cat-Recalls-Hydraulic-Log-Splitters-Due-to-Impact-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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