Briggs & Stratton recalls YTL log splitters with 250cc engines due to risk of engine kick back causing operator injury. Affected units have specific model and serial numbers. Consumers should stop using and contact a dealer for repair.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling YTL log splitters with 250cc engines because an incorrect ignition coil and flywheel can cause hard starting and engine kick back, which may injure the operator. This recall affects specific model numbers and serial ranges sold under brands like Black Diamond and Crimson. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2886-briggs-stratton-ytl-log-splitters-recall-engine-kick-back-injury.
“Briggs & Stratton YTL Log Splitters Recall: Engine Kick Back Injury Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2886-briggs-stratton-ytl-log-splitters-recall-engine-kick-back-injury. Based on CPSC recall #9022 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-YTL-Log-Splitters-with-Briggs-and-Stratton-Engines-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The CPSC announced on March 18, 2021, that Briggs & Stratton is recalling YTL log splitters with specific engines due to an injury hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and contact an authorized dealer for a free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc engines
Engine model number: 15T232-0011-F8
Engine serial numbers: 1904085275251 through 1905085786452; 1906146333235 through 2004080670911; and 1912319442579 through 2012073736714
Black Diamond model number BDBS32T
Crimson model number YTL-590-012
Lumberjack model number YTL-007-414
Performance Built model number YTL-007-308
Brute model numbers YTL-140-701 and YTL-140-743
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair. Briggs & Stratton is contacting all purchasers directly. Consumers may also call 800-999-9444 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.briggsandstratton.com.
The hazard
An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator. The company is aware of two incidents which resulted in broken wrists.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Briggs & Stratton has one other recall on record since May 12, 2021, involving a log splitter kickback injury hazard. Other recent recalls of similar products include Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars Recall: Brake Cable Crash Hazard Risk (June 11, 2026), Kawasaki 2026 Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 Recalls: Drive Converter Sheave Breakage Risk (June 11, 2026), and STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers: Laceration Hazard Recall (Nov. 6, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for engine model number 15T232-0011-F8 printed on the valve cover and serial numbers within specific ranges: 1904085275251 through 1905085786452; 1906146333235 through 2004080670911; and 1912319442579 through 2012073736714. The log splitters are sold under brands like Black Diamond, Crimson, Lumberjack, Performance Built, and Brute.
Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Product
YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc engines
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled log splitters as they pose an injury hazard during hard starts.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair of the engine ignition coil and flywheel.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair. Briggs & Stratton is contacting all purchasers directly.
Black Diamond (model BDBS32T), Crimson (model YTL-590-012), Lumberjack (model YTL-007-414), Performance Built (model YTL-007-308), and Brute (models YTL-140-701 and YTL-140-743).
Take action
Contact Briggs & Stratton
We’ve drafted a message you can send Briggs & Stratton to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9022 — Briggs & Stratton YTL Log Splitters Recall: Engine Kick Back Injury Hazard
Hello,
I own a Briggs & Stratton YTL Log Splitters Recall: Engine Kick Back Injury Hazard that is covered by recall 9022 from Briggs & Stratton.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair. Briggs & Stratton is contacting all purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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