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Product recall · CPSCNovember 13, 2018Worth checking
YTL International Log Splitters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The log splitter's welding on the tongue box assembly can crack and cause the log splitter tank to disconnect from the rest of unit, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact YTL International for a free replacement tongue box assembly. YTL is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: YTL International toll-free at 888-723-6534 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Parts@ytlinternational.com or online at www.ytlinternational.com and click on Recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves model year 2018 County Line brand 40 ton hydraulic log splitters with model number YTL-016-93. The log splitters are black and gray with Country Line printed on the hydraulic cylinder. Units with serial numbers ranging from SP20LSP400118060001 through SP20LSP400118060728 and SP20LSP400118080001 through SP20LSP400118080728 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label located on the beam of each log splitter.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,460
- Recall date
- November 13, 2018
- Brand
- YTL International, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- YTL International has received three reports of the tongue box assembly's welding cracking. No injuries have been reported.
YTL-016-93
Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide from August 2018 through October 2018 for about $2,000.
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: “YTL International Recalls Log Splitters Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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