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Product Recall Number: 23-291

Why was DR Power Chipper Shredders recalled?

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.

DR Power Chipper Shredders
Here's product recall specific data for DR Power Chipper Shredders.

  • Product Recall Number: 23-291

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2023-09-21

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: DR Power Chipper Shredders

  • Description: 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Repair

  • Units: About 5,900 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: The firm has received 79 reports of parts coming loose inside the housing of the chipper shredder or pieces of metal ejecting, including two reports of injuries. The firm has received three reports of hoppers unexpectedly detaching from the chipper shredder, including one minor abrasion injury.  

  • Remedy: 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.

  • Sold At: Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com.  Model numbers beginning with CS3 were sold September 2019 through August 2023 for between $3,000 and $3,800. Model numbers beginning with CS4 were sold August 2022 through July 2023 for between $945 and $1,500.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

  • Distributors: DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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