The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V133000·Announced 2021-03-03

Altec Recalls 2017-2019 Wood Chippers Due to Exhaust Leak Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2017-2019 DC1317 and DRM12 wood chippers because a flexible exhaust pipe section may separate, creating an exhaust gas leak that increases the risk of a fire.

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 (fire risk from exhaust leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 DC1317 and DRM12 wood chippers equipped with a gasoline engine. The recall involves 355 units where the flexible section of the exhaust pipe may separate, creating an exhaust gas leak.

An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Altec will notify owners, who will receive instructions to replace the flex pipe free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2021. 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 CHIPPER, DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Industrial Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
355

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 (2)

  • DC1317 CHIPPER
  • DRM12 WOOD CHIPPER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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