The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 29,560 log splitters in the U.S. with an additional 4,690 sold in Canada.
The log splitter’s hydraulic cylinder rod can come off the piston. If it does, the wedge may not retract. If you reengage the rod to the piston the rod and wedge may move unexpectedly and cause someone to get hurt.
The log splitters were sold under various brands, including Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco.
The following models are being recalled:
- CT25TKO-1 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log Splitter
- CT25TKO-2 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log Splitter
- CT35TKO-1 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log Splitter
- CT35TKO-2 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log Splitter
- OR25TBS-1 OREGON 25 Ton Log Splitter
- OR30TBS-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter
- OR30TKO-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter
- OR30TKO-2 OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter
- OR35TBS-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
- OR35THO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
- OR35TKO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
- OR35TKO-2 OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
- PP25TH0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter
- PP25TK0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter
- PP30TKO-1 PowerPro 30 Ton Log Splitter
- PP35THO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter
- PP35TKO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter
- SP25TKO-1 SpeeCo 25 Ton Log Splitter
- SP30TKO-1 SpeeCo 30 Ton Log Splitter
- SP35TKO-1 SpeeCo 35 Ton Log Splitter
The following cylinder kits are also part of the recall:
- 622545ASY, 5 IN CYLINDER KIT WITH DECAL
- S622522ASY, 4.5 IN CYLINDER WITH DECALS, DI
- 622906ASY, 4 IN CYLINDER KIT W/ DECALS
The brand names and model numbers can be found on the splitters.
The CPSC said if the wedge does not retract, stop using the splitter immediately and call the company to schedule a repair. Owners should not try to fix it on their own.
For more information call Oregon Tool at 833-948-2590 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. You can also email the company or reach out via its website.