Is Timco — Fast log splitter recalled? — Product safety alert in Finland (Dec 2022)

Timco — Fast log splitter

Electric wedge log splitter. The product is manufactured in 2021, has a voltage of 230 V, 1.5 kW power, a rated current of 16 A and a frequency of 50 Hz, and weights 86 kg. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Other risk levels
Type: Electric shock, Injuries
Category: Machinery
Hazard: The area where log splitting takes place is not protected adequately. A user may introduce his hand or a finger in the area and have it cut by the blades, or have his palm crushed by the machinery. Furthermore, the product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water; hence, the product may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock.
Origin: People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1361 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

120 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is an electric log splitter made by Timco. It uses blades to split wood.

What's happening? The machine’s blades are not protected well. Water can get inside and cause electric shocks. Hands or fingers could get cut or crushed.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this log splitter in Finland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a repair expert or your local store for help. Talk to a doctor if you get hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

Timco

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The area where log splitting takes place is not protected adequately. A user may introduce his hand or a finger in the area and have it cut by the blades, or have his palm crushed by the machinery. Furthermore, the product is not correctly insulated against ingress of water; hence, the product may short-circuit and the user may receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

December 23, 2022

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007372

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Timco — Fast log splitter. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock, Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The area where log splitting takes place is not protected adequately. A user may introduce his hand or a finger in the area and have it cut by the blades, or have his palm crushed by th...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on December 23, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Finland.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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