Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled 2021-05-12. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 19,630Units
2021-05-12Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- The recall involves YTL, Longli and TIYA log splitters powered by Briggs & Stratton 250cc engine model number 15T232-0011-F8, with serial numbers 160331883074 through 2012073736714, and model number 15T232-1850-F1, with serial numbers 2004260782583 through 2012284118417. 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 and YTL-015-134 - 30 ton); Crimson (model number YTL-590-012 - 32 ton); Lumberjack (model number YTL-007-414); Performance Built (model number YTL-007-308 and YTL-016-476 - 30 ton); Brute (model numbers YTL-140-701 - 30 ton and YTL-140-473 - 35 ton); Country Pro (YTL-019-880); Boss (model number WD32T); and Oregon (model 3000 Series - 30 ton).
- The hazard
- An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
- Injuries
- The company is aware of two incidents, which resulted in broken wrists.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free inspection and repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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