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Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters — recall 11273

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-07-07

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
11273
Date of alert
2011-07-07
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Changzhou-Globe-Tool-Group-Recalls-Electric-Lo

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