CPSC2023-09-21
DR Power Equipment Recalls DR Power Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Hazard
Pieces of metal can come loose from inside the shredder's housing and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the hopper can become detached from the shredder, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders and contact DR Power Equipment to receive a full refund or a free repair including shipping.
Sold at
Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com. Model numbers beginning with CS3 were sold September 2019 through August 2023 for between $3,000 and $3,800. Model numbers beginning with CS4 were sold August 2022 through July 2023 for between $945 and $1,500.
Affected count
About 5,900 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 79 reports of parts coming loose inside the housing of the chipper shredder or pieces of metal ejecting, including two reports of injuries. The firm has received three reports of hoppers unexpectedly detaching from the chipper shredder, including one minor abrasion injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
DR Power Chipper Shredders
Consumer contact
DR Power at 800-550-4845 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@DRPower.com or online at http://lvtbrc.com/ or www.drpower.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-DR-Power-Chipper-Shredders-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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