CPSC recall 12189
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-13
On 2016-04-13 the CPSC announced a recall of ECHO Bear Cat log splitters by Crary Industries, citing 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 bystander.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12189 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-05-30 |
| Published | 2016-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Crary Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters | This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.
Reason
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 bystander.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/ECHO-Bear-Cat-Recalls-Hydraulic-Log-Splitters-Due-to-Impact-Hazard
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