Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published October 17, 2017
John Deere Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled for Injury Risk from Blade Breakage
John Deere recalls Frontier wood chippers with model numbers WC1103, WC1105, and WC1205 due to risk of injury from blades breaking and discharging during operation.
John Deere is recalling Frontier wood chippers with specific model numbers because their blades can break and discharge, potentially hitting operators or bystanders and causing injury. Affected owners should stop using the machines immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3750-john-deere-frontier-wood-chippers-recalled-for-injury-risk-from.
“John Deere Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled for Injury Risk from Blade Breakage.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3750-john-deere-frontier-wood-chippers-recalled-for-injury-risk-from. Based on CPSC recall #8159 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Frontier-Wood-Chippers-Recalled-by-John-Deere).
John Deere recalled Frontier Wood Chippers due to an injury hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Oct. 17, 2017. Owners should stop using the machines and contact a dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Frontier Wood Chippers
Model WC1103, serial numbers 1XFWC11XCH0801562 through 1XFWC11XAH0801550
Model WC1105, serial numbers 1XFWC11XCH0801568 through 1XFWC11XEH0801553
Model WC1205, serial numbers 1XFWC12XAH0800915 through 1XFWC12XHH0800917
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wood chippers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all purchasers directly. Consumers may also call Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or visit www.deere.com.
The hazard
The wood chipper's knives can break and discharge, hitting operators or bystanders, posing a risk of injury. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since Oct. 27, 2010. Other recent recalls include John Deere Tractors Recall regarding wheel spacer bolts (Aug. 19, 2021) and John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall involving speedometer software errors (May 20, 2021). Other recent recalls of similar products include Grizzly G0815 Planers recall (Dec. 4, 2025), DR Power Lawn Mowers recall (Aug. 6, 2026), and Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws recall (Oct. 30, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the brand name 'Frontier' and model numbers WC1103, WC1105, or WC1205 printed on the side of the machine. The serial number is on the inside surface of the right hand frame on the rear.
Brand
John Deere
Product
Frontier wood chippers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled wood chippers to prevent injury from broken blades discharging.
Contact John Deere Dealer
Reach out to a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the machine's blades.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wood chippers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through August 2017 for between $3,800 and $8,000.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact John Deere
We’ve drafted a message you can send John Deere to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8159 — John Deere Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled for Injury Risk from Blade Breakage
Hello,
I own a John Deere Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled for Injury Risk from Blade Breakage that is covered by recall 8159 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wood chippers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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