Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08332. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected log splitters and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer or Honda Engine dealer for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled log splitters will be mailed a notice.
CPSC recall 08332 has the recall date 17 Jul 2008. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 5,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Log Splitters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,600 |
| Description | The recall involves Honda engines (model type GCV160LA N1A) used in Split Master by SpeeCo and Huskee brand log splitters. Only engine serial numbers between 5547012 and 6880908 are included in the recall. The serial number is located below the upper shroud near the oil dipstick. The following models of log splitters are affected by the recall and are either silver/black or red/black colored. Huskee Log Splitter LS401227TS (22 Ton) LS401228NO (27 Ton) SpeeCo Split Masters LS401228SP (22 Ton) LS401227NO (22 Ton) LS401225NO (25 Ton) |
| Product | Engines used in SpeeCo and Huskee Brand Log Splitters, About 5,600, Log Splitters |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | American Honda Motor Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,600Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Log Splitters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
- 46
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08332. https://recallregister.com/product/4374-log-splitter-engines-recalled-by-american-honda-motor-co-due-to-fire-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08332 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08332?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States