The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China, has announced a voluntary recall of the Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters. These machines have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation.

There have been two reports of injuries related to this log splitter, including a fingertip amputation suffered by an 18-year-old man and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old man. Both individuals were injured after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation.

The recall affects about 20,000 log splitters, which were imported by L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., and sold exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2011 for about $300.

The log splitters are silver and black, electric 5-ton models. The log splitter brand name is Task Force, the Manufacturing Model Number is 26083 and the Item number is 241483. The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. “Task Force” is printed on the side rail of the log splitters.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions. For additional information contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. toll-free at (866) 456-8934 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or send an e-mail to logsplitter@sunrisetools.ca.