AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Echo Bearcat Log Splitter

Published 1 June 2012

Product

LS27270 and LS27270XN Log Splitter Identifying features description Model #: LS27270 & LS2720XN Serial Numbers of the potentially affected units: 801545, 806436, 806437, 806438, 806439 & 806440

Why it was recalled

Potential failure of the hydraulic cylinder may result in the end cap being ejected at speed.

Hazard

The end cap of the log splitter’s hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

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Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.