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Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 12, 2021

Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard

The recall involves YTL, Longli and TIYA log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine model number 15T232-0011-F8, with serial numbers 160331883074 through 2012073736714, and model number 15T232-1850-F1, with serial numbers 2004260782583 through 2012284118417. The engine's model number is printed on the valve cover and the engine's serial number is printed on the blower housing cover. The log splitters are sold under the following brands: Black Diamond (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton and YTL-015-134 - 30 ton); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308 and YTL-016-476 - 30 ton); Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 - 30 ton and YTL-140-473 - 35 ton); Country Pro (YTL-019-880); Boss (model number WD32T); and Oregon (model 3000 Series - 30 ton).

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair.

Contact Information

Briggs & Stratton at 800-999-9444 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and hover over "Support," then click "Recalls" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Atwood; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm; Home Depot Canada (Online); L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe's stores; Lowe's Canada (Online); Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King;
Injuries
The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
21133

Product Information

Product Name
YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines
Number of Units
About 19,630 (In addition, 362 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 800-999-9444
Full Contact Information

Briggs & Stratton at 800-999-9444 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and hover over "Support," then click "Recalls" for more information.