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Product Recall Number: 21-133

Why was YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines recalled?

An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.

YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines
Here's product recall specific data for YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines.

  • Product Recall Number: 21-133

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2021-05-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines

  • Description: The recall involves YTL, Longli and TIYA log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine model number 15T232-0011-F8, with serial numbers 160331883074 through 2012073736714, and model number 15T232-1850-F1, with serial numbers 2004260782583 through 2012284118417. The engine’s model number is printed on the valve cover and the engine’s serial number is printed on the blower housing cover. The log splitters are sold under the following brands: Black Diamond (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton and YTL-015-134 - 30 ton); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308 and YTL-016-476 – 30 ton); Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 - 30 ton and YTL-140-473 - 35 ton); Country Pro (YTL-019-880); Boss (model number WD32T); and Oregon (model 3000 Series – 30 ton).

  • Hazard Description: An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 19,630 (In addition, 362 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair.

  • Sold At: Atwood; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm; Home Depot Canada (Online); L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe’s stores; Lowe’s Canada (Online); Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from March 2016 through February 2021 for about $1,400.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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