Product Recall Number: 24-208
Why was Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits recalled?
The recalled log splitter’s hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston, preventing the wedge from retracting. Reengaging the rod to the piston can cause the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly, posing injury hazards.
Product Recall Number: 24-208
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-04-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits
Description: This recall involves Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits with the model numbers, brand names and sizes listed below. Brand names are located on the side of the log splitters and model numbers are on the log splitters.Model NumberBrand / DescriptionCT25TKO-1 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log SplitterCT25TKO-2 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log SplitterCT35TKO-1 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log SplitterCT35TKO-2 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log SplitterOR25TBS-1 OREGON 25 Ton Log SplitterOR30TBS-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log SplitterOR30TKO-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log SplitterOR30TKO-2 OREGON 30 Ton Log SplitterOR35TBS-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterOR35THO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterOR35TKO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterOR35TKO-2 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterPP25TH0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log SplitterPP25TK0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log SplitterPP30TKO-1 PowerPro 30 Ton Log SplitterPP35THO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log SplitterPP35TKO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log SplitterSP25TKO-1 SpeeCo 25 Ton Log SplitterSP30TKO-1 SpeeCo 30 Ton Log SplitterSP35TKO-1 SpeeCo 35 Ton Log Splitter Cylinder Kit NumberBrand / Description622545ASY, 5 IN CYLINDER KIT WITH DECALS622522ASY, 4.5 IN CYLINDER WITH DECALS, DI622906ASY, 4 IN CYLINDER KIT W/ DECALS
Hazard Description: The recalled log splitter’s hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston, preventing the wedge from retracting. Reengaging the rod to the piston can cause the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly, posing injury hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace, Repair
Units: About 29,560 (In addition, about 4,690 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received seven reports of forward movement of the rod and attached splitting wedge at an unexpected increased speed. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: If consumers experience the wedge failing to retract, the consumer should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Oregon Tool or their dealer to schedule a time for Oregon Tool or the dealer to install a free replacement cylinder. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer by visiting www.oregonproducts.com/en/dealer-locator and searching by location for an Outdoor Power Equipment dealer.
Sold At: Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Company, and other stores nationwide and online from July 2020 through December 2023 for between $1,500 and $2,745.
Importers: Oregon Tool Inc., of Portland, Oregon
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed