The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·12189·Announced 2012-05-30

ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard

Crary Industries is recalling ECHO Bear Cat log splitters because the hydraulic cylinder end cap can break off, posing an impact hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report (head strike) and a structural defect (detaching hydraulic cap) that poses a high risk of serious injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Crary Industries Inc. is recalling ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitters, specifically models LS27270 and LS27270T. The recall involves approximately 120 units with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam, and the date code is located near the capped end of the hydraulic cylinder. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.

The recall is being issued because the end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the machine. This poses an impact hazard to the user or bystanders. Crary Industries has received three reports of the hydraulic cylinder end caps detaching, resulting in one injury where a cylinder reportedly struck a consumer in the head.

The affected log splitters were sold by ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600. 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. For additional information, consumers can contact Crary Industries toll-free at (888) 625-4520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bearcatproducts.com.

The recalled product

Product
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
Manufacturer
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools / Outdoor Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
120

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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