The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V287000·Announced 2023-04-21

Shred-Tech Recalls MDS-4-33 Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Shred-Tech is recalling 2021-2023 MDS-4-33 shredding trucks because paper accumulation can overheat and cause a fire.

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 (fire hazard) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Shred-Tech Corporation is recalling certain 2021-2023 MDS-4-33 shredding trucks. The recall addresses a defect where shredded paper may accumulate in the space between the cutting knives and the bulkhead wall.

The accumulation of excess shredded paper can compress and overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Shred-Tech will install a new bulkhead wall, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed out beginning May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Shred-Tech customer service at 1-800-465-3214 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SHRED-TECH MDS-4-33
Brand
SHRED-TECH
Manufacturer
Shred-Tech Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
14

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)

  • MDS-4-33

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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