CPSC2023-03-02
DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Hazard
The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders. DR Power Equipment is contacting all known purchasers and automatically sending them a repair kit with installation instructions. Consumers will also be provided with a small sticker with letters "NF" to place on the unit's data tag to indicate that the scroll has been replaced. Consumers not wishing to make the repair themselves will be directed to a servicing dealer to make the free repair for them, including transportation to and from the dealer.
Sold at
Authorized DR Power equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.drpower.com from September 2019 through September 2022 for about $3,800.
Affected count
About 2,100 (In addition, about 27 were sold in Canada and about 3 were sold in Mexico)
Injuries reported
The firm has received six reports of the chipper shredders ejecting pieces of metal. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
DR®Power PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders
Consumer contact
DR Power at 800-550-7016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@DRPower.com or online at www.drpower.com and click on Product Recalls link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-PRO-XL501-Chipper-Shredders-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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