Product description

LS27270 and LS27270XN Log Splitter

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

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

The hazards to consumers

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 consumers should 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.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

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

Identifying product features

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

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

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

Where the product was sold

New South Wales
Queensland

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2012/13151 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.