CPSC recall · Reported April 1, 2009
Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as th…
Brave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill. recalled The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black, or blue and black. They….
Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Wa… was recalled by Brave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill. in April 1, 2009. Reason: The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the ro…. Remedy: Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls,…. Verify recall #09174 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Brave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the ro….
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- April 1, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09174 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09174 |
| Date reported | April 1, 2009 |
| Date initiated | April 1, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Brave Products Inc., of Streator, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 8,000 units were recalled in July 2007; 4,000 additional units were recalled in February 2005 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers, including those who contacted the firm after the previously announced recalls, should immediately stop using the recal…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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