ALTEC CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER 2011: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V517000

Make Model Year
ALTEC CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-11-12 2012-10-24 2012-10-25

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 572

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Notes

Altec's recall number is MAB 572.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.