What’s the Problem?
This CPSC Recall began on March 18, 2021, and affects Briggs & Stratton YTL log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engines, with engine model number 15T232-0011-F8 and serial numbers 1904085275251 through 1905085786452; 1906146333235 through 2004080670911; and 1912319442579 through 2012073736714.
“The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists,” CPSC said.
The log splitters are sold under the following brands:
- Black Diamond log splitter (model number BDBS32T – 32 ton)
- Crimson log splitter (model number YTL-590-012 – 32 ton)
- Lumberjack log splitter (model number YTL-007-414)
- Performance Built log splitter (model number YTL-007-308)
- Brute log splitter (model numbers YTL-140-701 -30 ton and YTL-140-743 – 35 ton)
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 recalled log splitters were sold at Atwood Distributing LP; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm, L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe’s stores; Menards; Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply; Norby Distributing Company; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from April 2019 through February 2021 for about $1,400.
Consumers who purchased a recalled log splitter should stop using it immediately and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair.
The CPSC Recall Number for these items is 21-730.
Do I Have a Briggs and Stratton Log Splitter Class Action Lawsuit?
The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Briggs and Stratton Log Splitter Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a recalled log splitter, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.