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Product recall · CPSCMarch 22, 2018Serious
SpeeCo® and Woods® Recall 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The 4-way wedge accessory can loosen or detach from the log splitter during operation and strike an operator or bystander
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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. ?
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,100, (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 22, 2018
- Brand
- SpeeCo Inc. and Woods Equipment Company, of Oregon, Ill.
- Made or distributed by
- Tractor Supply Company, Orscheln Farm & Home Stores, and authorized Woods dealers
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of an operator struck by the 4-Way Wedge resulting in a concussion.
577483
Tractor Supply Company stores in the U.S. from July 2016 through January 2018 under the SpeeCo brand; Orscheln Farm & Home Stores in the U.S. from August 2017 through January 2018 under the SpeeCo brand and authorized Woods dealers in the U.S. and Canada from August 2017 through January 2018 under the Woods brand for about $70.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “SpeeCo® and Woods® Recall 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters Due to Impact Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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