Great Dane Power Equipment P/L—Echo Bearcat Log Splitter

PRA number

2012/13151

Published date

Product description

LS27270 and LS27270XN Log Splitter
Identifying features
Model #: LS27270 & LS2720XN Serial Numbers of the potentially affected units: 801545, 806436, 806437, 806438, 806439 & 806440

Other identifying numbers

Model #: LS27270 & LS2720XN
Serial Numbers of the potentially affected units: 801545, 806436, 806437, 806438, 806439 & 806440

What are the defects?

Potential failure of the hydraulic cylinder may result in the end cap being ejected at speed.

What are the hazards?

The end cap of the log splitter’s hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the nearest dealer to arrange for a free replacement cylinder to be installed by an authorized dealer.

Supplier

Great Dane Power Equipment P/L

Traders who sold this product

Hills District Farm Equipment (Dural, NSW),
Hunter Outdoor Equipment (Maitland, NSW),
R&A Chainsaws (Lithgow, NSW),
Cooroy Outdoor Power (Cooroy, QLD)

Where the product was sold

New South Wales
Queensland

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Tools and machinery