The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24208·Announced 2024-04-25

Oregon Tool Recalls Log Splitters Due to Injury Hazards

Oregon Tool is recalling about 29,560 log splitters and cylinder kits because the hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston, causing unexpected movement of the wedge that poses injury risks. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High (score 3) criterion. The hazard involves unexpected movement of a heavy splitting wedge, and while the firm received seven reports of the defect condition, the source explicitly states no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Oregon Tool Inc. is recalling Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits with various model numbers and sizes. The recall affects about 29,560 units sold in the United States between July 2020 and December 2023 through retailers including Lowe's, Tractor Supply Company, and other stores nationwide and online for prices between $1,500 and $2,745.

The hydraulic cylinder rod in the recalled log splitters can separate from the piston, which prevents the wedge from retracting properly. When the rod is reengaged to the piston, the rod and wedge can move unexpectedly at increased speed, posing injury hazards. The firm has received seven reports of forward movement of the rod and attached splitting wedge at unexpected increased speed.

Consumers who experience the wedge failing to retract should immediately stop using the product and contact Oregon Tool or their dealer to schedule a free replacement cylinder. Consumers can reach Oregon Tool toll-free at 833-948-2590 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.oregonproducts.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer by visiting www.oregonproducts.com/en/dealer-locator.

The recalled product

Product
Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits
Manufacturer
Oregon Tool Inc., of Portland, Oregon
Category
Consumer Product — Power Equipment / Log Splitters
Hazard
  • hydraulic-failure
  • unexpected-movement
  • crush-injury
Affected units
29,560

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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