Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

Recalled July 7, 2011 · CPSC recall 11273 · Changzhou Globe Tool

Hazard

The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.

Remedy

New Instructions

Units

About 20,000

Incidents / injuries

There have been two reports of injuries including a fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Both individuals were injured after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation.

Description

The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall. Brand Name Mfg. Model No. Item Number Task Force 26083 241483 The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions.

Contact

For additional information contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. toll-free at (866) 456-8934 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or send an e-mail [email protected]

Product

Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters

Manufacturer(s)

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China

Imported by

L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC

Retailers

Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →