Report Date
Oct 24, 2012
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
2
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ALTEC | CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER |
| 2012 | ALTEC | CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.