Recalls / 2018-03-22

SpeeCo® and Woods® Recall 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters Due to Impact Injury Hazard

18129 · Recalled 2018-03-22 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves 4-way wedge accessories used on SpeeCo, CountyLine, Country Tuff, and Woods hydraulic log splitters. These log splitter accessories were sold under the SpeeCo and Woods brand names. The SpeeCo brand has model numbers 577483 and 581199. The Woods brand model is 581196. Brand names and model numbers are printed on the packaging.

Hazards

The 4-way wedge accessory can loosen or detach from the log splitter during operation and strike an operator or bystander

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of an operator struck by the 4-Way Wedge resulting in a concussion.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 4-way wedge accessory and return it to the place of purchase or contact SpeeCo or Woods for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
4-way wedge accessory for hydraulic log splitters		About 5,100, (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: SpeeCo Inc. and Woods Equipment Company, of Oregon, Ill.
Distributor: Tractor Supply Company, Orscheln Farm & Home Stores, and authorized Woods dealers
Made in: China, India
Sold at: Tractor Supply Company stores in the U.S., authorized Woods dealers in the U.S., Canada

Consumer contact

SpeeCo at 800-525-8322 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at speecoproductrecall@speeco.com or online at www.speeco.com and click on the recall information banner for more information. Woods at 800-319-6637 for Tech Services between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at woodsproductrecall@woodsequipment.com or online at www.woodsequipment.com and click on the recall information banner for more information. ?

More images

Source: CPSC recall 18129. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.