Recall
Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper — 12V517000
NHTSA ID
12V517000
Make
Altec
Model
Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2012-10-24
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
205
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
MAB 572
Summary
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.
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.