Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
CPSC recall 11273. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions.
CPSC recall 11273 has the recall date 7 Jul 2011. The notice names the firm Changzhou Globe Tool Group. The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Log Splitters.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | There have been two reports of injuries including a fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Both individuals were injured after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation. |
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| Units | 20,000 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions |
| Description | The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall. Brand Name Mfg. Model No. Item Number Task Force 26083 241483 The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters. |
| Product | Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters, About 20,000, Log Splitters |
| Sold at | Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300. |
| Manufacturer | Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | L G Sourcing, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Log Splitters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Changzhou Globe Tool Group
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11273The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11273. https://recallregister.com/product/718-changzhou-globe-tool-group-recalls-electric-log-splitters-due-to-lacer/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11273 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been two reports of injuries including a fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Both individuals were injured after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11273?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
New Instructions
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11273?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000