CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-02-15). Models: VH0234. About 4,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05110 |
| Published | 2005-02-15 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-17 |
| Product category | Log Splitters |
| Products | Log Splitter |
| Firm named in the title | Brave Products |
| Firms | Brave Products Inc., Streator, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,000 |
| Model numbers | VH0234 |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Ace, True Value, and Do It Best Hardware stores and independent power equipment dealers nationwide from June 2003 through October 2004 for between $899 and $1,999. |
Description
The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads "Brave Products, Inc." and "__ ton" (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following models are being recalled: Brave VH0234 (34 ton) Serial #S012368 through S016976 Brave VH9926 (26 ton) Serial #S014226 through S017534 Brave VH9922 (22 ton) Serial #S011460 through S016862 Brave HB0115 (15 ton) Serial #S013853 through S017534 (Serial number plate is located on the hydraulic tank)
Hazard
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.
Remedy
The firm is out of business and a recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.
Incidents and injuries
Brave Products has received 14 reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. No injuries have been reported.
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