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CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2875.

The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads "Brave Products, Inc." and "__ ton" (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following models are being recalled: Brave VH0234 (34 ton) Serial #S012368 through S016976 Brave VH9926 (26 ton) Serial #S014226 through S017534 Brave VH9922 (22 ton) Serial #S011460 through S016862 Brave HB0115 (15 ton) Serial #S013853 through S017534 (Serial number plate is located on the hydraulic tank)

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2875.

The firm is out of business and a recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Ace, True Value, And Do It Best Hardware Stores And Independent Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From June 2003 Through October 2004 For Between $899 And $1,999. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2875.

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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Ace, True Value, And Do It Best Hardware Stores And Independent Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From June 2003 Through October 2004 For Between $899 And $1,999. Recall FAQ

Ace, True Value, And Do It Best Hardware Stores And Independent Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From June 2003 Through October 2004 For Between $899 And $1,999. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Brave Products Announce Recall of Log Splitters. The notice was published on February 15, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,000 units are potentially affected.