DR Power Equipment Recalls DR Power Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard

CS3 Recalled DR PRO XL501 Chipper Shredder (drive side view)
CS3 Recalled DR PRO XL501 Chipper Shredder (drive side view)

Recall Overview

Recall Date
Product DR Power Chipper Shredders
Units About 5,900 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)
Hazards 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.
Remedies 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.
Manufacturers Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Details

This recall involves DR Power Equipment Chipper Shredders with model numbers CS35050BEN, CS35050BENR, CS35050BENSD, CS35150BEN, CS35150BENR, CS35150BENSD, CS35150DEN, CS45040DMN, CS45040DEN, CS45040DENR, CS45040DMNR, CS43030DMN and CS43030DMNR. For model numbers beginning CS3, the model number is on the side of the unit. For model numbers beginning CS4, the model and serial numbers are printed on a white label located on the base of the machine to the left of the engine manual start handle. The chippers were sold in orange and black with a funnel at the top to shred brush.

Consumer Contact

DR Power at 800-550-4845 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at http://lvtbrc.com/ or www.drpower.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product Images

CS3 Recalled DR PRO XL501 Chipper Shredder (drive side view)
CS3 Recalled DR PRO XL501 Chipper Shredder (hopper side view)
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CS4 Recalled DR Power PRO 410 Chipper Shredder (side view)
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CS4 Recalled DR Power PREMIER 310 Chipper Shredder (side view)

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