The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V146000·Announced 2022-03-11

Altec Recalls 2017-2021 Landscaping Spray Vans for Missing Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Altec is recalling 2017-2021 SK185-MP and SKC landscaping spray vans because they lack carbon monoxide detectors, increasing the risk of injury from undetected gas.

What this means for you

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 (carbon monoxide exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2021 SK185-MP and SKC landscaping spray vans. The vehicles are not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors. This defect means that elevated levels of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, which increases the risk of injury.

Owners of the affected vehicles should contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule a repair. Altec will install a carbon monoxide detector and a safety alert placard free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 864.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Special Purpose / Landscaping
Hazard
Affected units
46

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)

  • AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · ALTEC

Same manufacturer · Altec Industries, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · carbon monoxide

See all →