The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V383000·Announced 2012-08-03

Altec Wood Chippers Recalled for Frame Cracks and Injury Risk

Altec Environmental Products is recalling specific wood chippers because cracks in the frame could lead to personal injury or property damage.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the wood chipper frame that poses an increased risk of personal injury or property damage, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Environmental Products (AEP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 DC1217 and DC1317 wood chippers, as well as model year 2008-2011 DC1317HP wood chippers. The recall is due to a defect where cracks could develop in the wood chipper frame.

If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012.

AEP will notify owners, and dealers will install frame reinforcement kits to all affected units. Owners may contact Altec Environmental Products at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DC1217, DC1317HP, DC1317
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Consumer Product — Wood Chippers
Hazard
Affected units
227

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • DC1217
  • DC1317HP
  • DC1317

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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