Recall: Honda Engines in SpeeCo & Huskee Log Splitters

Another Honda recall was issued yesterday, July 17, 2008, by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), this time for log splitters with Honda engines because of fire hazard.

The CPSC says "The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.... The log splitters with the recalled engines were sold at outdoor power equipment dealers and Tractor Supply stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,150 and $1,500."

With people preparing for winter and wood burning families undertaking log splitting, now is the time to check your log splitter's make and model to make sure you don't have one of these recalled splitters.

The recall affects Split Masters by SpeeCo and Huskee log splitters (models listed below) with Honda engine model type GCV160LA N1A and engine serial numbers between 5547012 and 6880908. You can find the serial number near the oil dip stick below the upper shroud. They are colored either silver/black or red/black.

Huskee Log Splitter LS401227TS (22 Ton) LS401228NO (27 Ton) SpeeCo Split Masters LS401228SP (22 Ton) LS401227NO (22 Ton) LS401225NO (25 Ton)

If you find you own one of these recalled log splitter engines, stop using it immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer or Honda Engine dealer to secure your free repair.

More information:

Honda:
(800) 426-7701
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM to 5 PM

CPSC:
Original Honda lawn mower recall notice

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