The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12V517000·Announced 2012-10-24

Altec Recalls 2011-2012 CFD 1217 Wood Chippers Due to Blade Defect

Altec is recalling 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers because blades may not meet hardness specifications, posing a risk of injury if they fail.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers manufactured between May 2011 and September 2012. The recall involves 205 units.

The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications. Due to this defect, the blades could fail during use and separate, which could lead to personal injury.

Altec will notify owners and replace the blades free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
205

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 (1)

  • CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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