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NHTSARecalled Oct 24, 2012 · #12V517000

Wood Chipper Blades may Separate

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers, manufactured between May 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications. Due to not being the correct hardness, the wood chipper blades could fail during use causing the blade to separate. This could lead to personal injury.

Product details

Product
Wood Chipper Blades may Separate
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
2012 CFD
UPCs

What you should do

Altec will notify owners and will replace the blades, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.

View the official CPSC notice