ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12189
Recall Date
2012-05-30
Manufacturer
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Units Affected
About 120
Products Involved
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
Hazard
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 bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the nearest dealer for instruction on receiving a free replacement cylinder installed by an authorized dealer.
Reported Injuries
Crary Industries has received three reports of the hydraulic cylinder end caps detaching resulting in one injury from a cylinder reportedly striking a consumer in the head.
Sold At
ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves ECHO Bear Cat brand hydraulic log splitter with model numbers LS27270 and LS27270T, with a date code of 012908 stamped on the hydraulic cylinder. The model number is printed on the main beam of the log splitters. The date code is stamped on the hydraulic cylinder near the capped end. The log splitters are black and orange with ECHO Bear Cat printed on the hydraulic cylinder.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28