SpeeCo® and Woods® 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters recall: Impact Injury Hazard
SpeeCo® and Woods® Recall 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Why was SpeeCo® and Woods® 4-Way Wedge Accessory for Log Splitters recalled?
The 4-way wedge accessory can loosen or detach from the log splitter during operation and strike an operator or bystander
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: SpeeCo at 800-525-8322 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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 [email protected] or online at www.woodsequipment.com and click on the recall information banner for more information. ?
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 4-way wedge accessory for hydraulic log splitters
- Company
- SpeeCo Inc. and Woods Equipment Company, of Oregon, Ill., Tractor Supply Company, Orscheln Farm & Home Stores, and authorized Woods dealers
- Quantity
- About 5,100, (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- March 22, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of an operator struck by the 4-Way Wedge resulting in a concussion.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.