Key Takeaway
Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard by Brave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill. was recalled on April 1, 2009. What to do: Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls, should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and...
Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard
Description
The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black, or blue and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads "Brave Products, Inc." or "Iron & Oak" and "__ ton" (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following Brave Products or Iron & Oak models are included in the recall: BRAVE LOG SPLITTER MODELS SERIAL NUMBER 34 ton-Model VH0234 & VH0634 S008277 through S030562 26 ton-Model VH9926 & VH0626 S006836 through S030558 22 ton-Model VH9922 & VH0622 S006691 through S030701 22 ton-Model SSR0622 S020721 through S029688 15 ton-Model HB0115 S013853 through S017534 IRON & OAK LOG SPLITTER MODELS SERIAL NUMBER 34 ton - Model BHVH3402 & BHVH3405 S008724 through S030442 26 ton - Model BHVH2699, BHVH2602 & Duro-Glide S006847 through S030538 22 ton - Model BHVH2299, BHVH2202 & Duro-Glide S006735 through S030547 22 ton - Model BHVH2299/BHVH2202FC & Duro-Glide S013853 through S030537 30 ton - Model BHH3003 S008457 through S030439 30 ton - Model BHH2003 S006746 through S030491 15 ton - Model HBHH0115 S013853 through S017534 Tractor Mount - Model TMVH95/HYD, TMVH02/PTO, & TMVH03/HYD S006645 through S029584 The serial number is located on the hydraulic tank.
Injuries / Consequence
Brave Products originally received 59 reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. One consumer reported a hand amputation that could have been caused by this cylinder defect. There have been 26 additional reports of failure, including units previously thought to be unaffected by the earlier recalls. No new injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls, should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact the firm to receive a free replacement cylinder.
Products Affected
Log Splitters
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Company Information
Brave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls, should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact the firm to receive a free replacement cy...
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.