The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·11273·Announced 2011-07-07

Task Force Electric Log Splitters Recalled for Laceration and Amputation Hazards

Changzhou Globe Tool Group is recalling Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters sold at Lowe's due to a hydraulic arm hazard that can cause lacerations or amputations.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically a fingertip amputation and a laceration, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. is recalling about 20,000 Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters. The recalled units are silver and black and were sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300. The specific model number is 26083 and the item number is 241483.

The recall is due to a hazard where the hydraulic arm slides under the handle used to move the machine. This moving arm poses a risk of laceration or amputation to individuals who place their hands on the handle while the splitter is in operation. There have been two reported injuries: a fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old man and a finger laceration of a 60-year-old man.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters. They should contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions. For additional information, consumers can call the company toll-free at (866) 456-8934 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or send an e-mail to [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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