Hydraulic Log Splitter (Bear Cat) – Impact Hazard (2012)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
ECHO Bear Cat log splitters
Brand
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Crary Industries Inc. of West Fargo, N.D. is recalling ECHO Bear Cat log splitters. The hazard is: The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitte. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026