Oregon Tool Log Splitters and Cylinder Kits Recall Class Action Lawsuit

On April 25, 2024, Oregon Tool issued a recall that affects Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log spitters and cylinder kits. According to the recall, number 24-208, the recalled splitter’s hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston and prevent the wedge from retracting; reengaging the rod to the piston can lead to the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly. This poses a risk of injury.

The recall affects approximately 29,560 units of the product.

As mentioned, the recall affects Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits.

The affected log splitters are associated with the following model numbers and product descriptions:

• Model # CT25TKO-1 – Country Tuff 25 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # CT25TKO-2 – Country Tuff 25 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # CT35TKO-1 – Country Tuff 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # CT35TKO-2 – Country Tuff 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR25TBS-1 – OREGON 25 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR30TBS-1 – OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR30TKO-1 – OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR30TKO-2 – OREGON 30 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR35TBS-1 – OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR35THO-1 – OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR35TKO-1 – OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # OR35TKO-2 – OREGON 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # PP25TH0-1 – PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # PP25TK0-1 – PowerPro 25 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # PP30TKO-1 – PowerPro 30 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # PP35THO-1 – PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # PP35TKO-1 – PowerPro 35 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # SP25TKO-1 – SpeeCo 25 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # SP30TKO-1 – SpeeCo 30 Ton Log Splitter
• Model # SP35TKO-1 – SpeeCo 35 Ton Log Splitter

The affected cylinder kits include the following:

• Cylinder Kit # 622545 – Asy, 5 In Cylinder Kit with Decals
• Cylinder Kit # 622522 – Asy, 4.5 In Cylinder with Decals, Di
• Cylinder Kit # 622906 – Asy, 4 In Cylinder Kit W/ Decals

The products were available at Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Company, and other stores around the country as well as online from July 2020 through December 2023 for prices ranging from $1,500 to $2,745.

Reportedly, there have been seven reports of the rod and splitting wedge moving forward at an unexpected increased speed, although no injuries have been reported.

The company is urging all affected consumers to stop using the recalled product and contact them or their dealer to schedule a free installation of a replacement cylinder.

If you or a member of your family suffered harm due to the defective log splitters and cylinder kits, it is important that you do not follow any of the suggestions or recommendations made by the company. Instead, you should seek legal assistance with a recall lawyer to explore your right to sue. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our team is ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to file your lawsuit and recover the compensation that you are owed.