CPSC Recall in 2012: ECHO Bear Cat Recalls Hydraulic Log Splitters Due to Impact Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12189

Date: May 29, 2012

Product Name: ECHO Bear Cat log splitters

Recall Description:

The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.

Hazard Description:

The end cap of the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder can break away from the body of the log splitter, posing an impact hazard to the user or bystander.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 120

Incidents:

rary Industries has received three reports of the hydraulic cylinder end caps detaching resulting in one injury from a cylinder reportedly striking a consumer in the head.

Sold At:

ECHO Bear Cat dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2012 for about $2,600.

Manufactured In:

USA