Altec Recalls 2016-2021 Digger Derricks Due to Unintentional Joystick Movement
Altec is recalling 2016-2021 Digger Derricks because the pole guide joystick can be inadvertently moved by the operator's forearm, posing an injury risk.
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 for uncontrolled movement risks.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The recall involves 878 units. The defect is caused by the close proximity between the controls, which allows the operator to inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm.
An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 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 DIGGER DERRICK
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Affected units
- 878
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)
- DIGGER DERRICK
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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