2011 ALTEC CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER RECALL - #12V517000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 ALTEC CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER |
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| Manufacturer |
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/25/2012 |
| Influenced by |
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/12/2012 |
| # Affected |
205 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
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