Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 21730. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair. Briggs & Stratton is contacting all purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 21730 has the recall date 18 Mar 2021. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine). The recall has about 9,750 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Lead or chemical.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists. |
|---|---|
| Units | 9,750 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recall involves YTL log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine, with engine model number 15T232-0011-F8 and serial numbers 1904085275251 through 1905085786452; 1906146333235 through 2004080670911; and 1912319442579 through 2012073736714. The engine's model number is printed on the valve cover and the engine's serial number is printed on the blower housing cover. The log splitters are sold under the following brands: Black Diamond (model number BDBS32T - 32 ton); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308); and Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 -30 ton and YTL-140-743 - 35 ton). |
| Product | YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc engines, About 9,750 (In addition, 290 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Atwood Distributing LP; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm, L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe's stores; Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby Distributing Company; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores… |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,750Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. (engine)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 May 2021 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21730The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21730. https://recallregister.com/product/9022-briggs-stratton-recalls-ytl-log-splitters-with-briggs-stratton-engines/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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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 21730 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Atwood Distributing LP; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm, L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe's stores; Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby Distributing Company; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21730?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21730?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,750 (In addition, 290 were sold in Canada)