CPSC recall · Reported March 18, 2021
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine) recalled The recall involves YTL log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine, with eng….
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury … was recalled by Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine) in March 18, 2021. Reason: An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an inju…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authori…. Verify recall #21730 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine) issued this CPSC recall-An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an inju….
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- March 18, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21730 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 recall involves YTL log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine, with engine model number 15T232-0011-F8 and serial numbers 1904085275251 through 1905085786452; 1906146333235 through 2004080670911; and 1912319442579 through 2012073736714. 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); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308); and Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 -30 ton and YTL-140-743 - 35 ton).
Reason for recall
An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair. Briggs & Stratton is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21730 |
| Date reported | March 18, 2021 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine) |
| Affected scope | About 9,750 (In addition, 290 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free …
- Check the recall number (21730) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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