SpeeCo® and Woods® Recall 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters Due to Impact Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-03-22). Hazards: impact injury, injury. Models: 577483, 581199, 581196. About 5,100 units in the US and 40 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18129 |
| Published | 2018-03-22 |
| Last updated | 2018-03-22 |
| Products | 4-way wedge accessory for hydraulic log splitters |
| Firm named in the title | SpeeCo® and Woods® |
| Firms | SpeeCo Inc. and Woods Equipment Company, of Oregon, Ill. (importer); Tractor Supply Company, Orscheln Farm & Home Stores, and authorized Woods dealers (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, India |
| Units (US) | 5,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 40 |
| Model numbers | 577483, 581199, 581196 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Tractor Supply Company stores in the U.S. from July 2016 through January 2018 under the SpeeCo brand; Orscheln Farm & Home Stores in the U.S. from August 2017 through January 2018 under the SpeeCo brand and authorized Woods dealers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2017 through January 2018 under the Woods brand for about $70. |
Description
This recall involves 4-way wedge accessories used on SpeeCo, CountyLine, Country Tuff, and Woods hydraulic log splitters. These log splitter accessories were sold under the SpeeCo and Woods brand names. The SpeeCo brand has model numbers 577483 and 581199. The Woods brand model is 581196. Brand names and model numbers are printed on the packaging.
Hazard
The 4-way wedge accessory can loosen or detach from the log splitter during operation and strike an operator or bystander
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 4-way wedge accessory and return it to the place of purchase or contact SpeeCo or Woods for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of an operator struck by the 4-Way Wedge resulting in a concussion.
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