CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 30, 2012

ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard

This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Crary Industries toll-free at (888) 625-4520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bearcatproducts.com

Recall Details

Sold At
ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.
Injuries
Crary Industries has received three reports of the hydraulic cylinder end caps detaching resulting in one injury from a cylinder reportedly striking a consumer in the head.
Manufacturer
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
12189

Product Information

Product Name
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
Product Type
Log Splitters
Number of Units
About 120
Manufacturer Name
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (888) 625-4520
Website www.bearcatproducts.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Crary Industries toll-free at (888) 625-4520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bearcatproducts.com