MTD Recalls Log Splitters Due to Amputation Hazard
CPSC recall 10062. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers' hands and fingers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact MTD Products Inc. to determine if their log splitter is included in the recall, to receive inspection instructions and to receive a free repair if needed.
CPSC recall 10062 has the recall date 10 Dec 2009. The notice names the firm MTD Products. The recall has about 26,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Amputation. 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 | 26,000 |
| Description | The following log splitter brand names and model numbers are included in this recall. They were sold in red, black and yellow in 21-, 25-, 27- and 33-ton models. The model number is located on the frame near the engine. Log splitters manufactured from November 2008 through October 2009 are included in this recall. Only models with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Brand Name Model Number Sold In: MTD Gold 24BF510B004 Hardware Stores MTD Gold 24BF510E204 Hardware Stores MTD Gold 24BF570L004 Hardware Stores MTD Gold 24BF570F204 Hardware Stores Troy-Bilt 24BF572B766 Hardware Stores Troy-Bilt 24AD597D766 Hardware Stores Troy-Bilt 24BF572B711 Lowe's Troy-Bilt 24AD597D711 Lowe's Yard Machines 24BF552B729 Home Depot Yard Machines 24BF550B029 Home Depot and Walmart Cub Cadet 24BF572B756 Home Depot Cub Cadet 24BF572B710 Independent Dealers Cub Cadet 24AD598A010 Independent Dealers Troy-Bilt 24BF572B766 Independent Dealers Troy-Bilt 24AD597D766 Independent Dealers MTD 24BF550M006 Walmart and Menards Craftsman 247.77640 Sears Craftsman 247.77641 Sears Additional recalled log splitter models were sold in Canada. See the Canadian press release with Canadian model information. |
| Product | Log Splitters, About 26,000 in the United States and 2,100 in Canada, Log Splitters |
| Sold at | Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Sears, Walmart, hardware stores and by independent dealers from November 2008 through October 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,300. |
| Manufacturer | MTD Products Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 26,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Log Splitters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name MTD Products
- 9
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 10062The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10062. https://recallregister.com/product/63-mtd-recalls-log-splitters-due-to-amputation-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 10062 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Sears, Walmart, hardware stores and by independent dealers from November 2008 through October 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10062?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 26,000 in the United States and 2,100 in Canada
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States