Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc engines

Date of Recall

2021-03-18

CPSC Release Number

21-730

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 9,750 (In addition, 290 were sold in Canada)

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back,  posing an injury hazard to the operator.

Injuries/Incidents

The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.

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).

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Briggs & Stratton at 800-999-9444 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and hover over "Support," then click "Recalls" for more information.

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