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Fire / OverheatingMay 12, 2021CPSC #21133

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

Product
Other Products
Units affected
19,630
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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).

Hazard

An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.

Injuries

The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from March 2016 through February 2021 for about $1,400.

Photos

Recalled Black Diamond Log Splitter (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton)Recalled Black Diamond Log Splitter (model number YTL-015-134 -30 ton)Recalled Crimson Log Splitter (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton)Recalled Performance Built Log Splitter (model number YTL-007-308 - 32 ton)
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