CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 7, 2011

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall. Brand Name Mfg. Model No. Item Number Task Force 26083 241483 The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions.

Contact Information

For additional information contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. toll-free at (866) 456-8934 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or send an e-mail tologsplitter@sunrisetools.ca

Recall Details

Sold At
Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300.
Injuries
There have been two reports of injuries including a fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Both individuals were injured after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy
New Instructions
Recall Number
11273

Product Information

Product Name
Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters
Product Type
Log Splitters
Number of Units
About 20,000
Manufacturer Name
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China
Imported By
L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 456-8934
Full Contact Information

For additional information contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. toll-free at (866) 456-8934 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or send an e-mail tologsplitter@sunrisetools.ca