The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V601000·Announced 2014-09-26

Altec DC1317 Wood Chippers Recalled for Cutting Disc Detachment Risk

Altec is recalling 2011-2014 DC1317 wood chippers because fasteners may fail, causing the cutting disc to detach and injure operators.

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 High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 DC1317 wood chippers manufactured between September 1, 2011, and July 14, 2014. The recall involves 813 units.

The defect involves fasteners that attach the chipper cutting disc bearing to the unit, which may fail. If the disc detaches within the housing, there is an increased risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will replace the disc bearing mounting bolts free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DC1317
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Wood Chippers
Hazard
Affected units
813

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)

  • DC1317

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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