Briggs & Stratton 2021-05-12 Other moderate CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-21133
YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines Recall
Issued May 12, 2021 · Briggs & Stratton · 19,630,362 units affected
In May 2021, Briggs & Stratton recalled the YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines, a moderate other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Briggs & Stratton
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- May 12, 2021
- Units affected
- 19,630,362
- Sold at
- Atwood; Big Blue; D&B Supply Co.; Fleet Farm; Home Depot Canada (Online); L&M Supply Inc.; Lowe's stores; Lowe's Canada (Online); Menards; Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Norby; North 40 Outfitters; Quincy Farm Supply Co.; Running Supply Inc.; Rural King; Theisen Supply Inc.; and Western Big Inc. stores nationwide from March 2016 through February 2021 for about $1,400.
- Recall number
- CPSC-21133
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Briggs & Stratton has 3 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 19,630,362 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 7 US households.
- This is the 38th Other recall we've logged in 2021.