Altec recalls 2022-2023 aerial devices due to fire risk from AC circuits without a circuit breaker. Owners must contact Altec for free repair.
Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Altec is recalling certain 2022-2023 aerial devices because the electrical system may overheat without a circuit breaker, increasing fire risk. This affects equipment used for construction or heavy lifting. If you own one of these devices, contact Altec for a free repair.
The power inverter that converts DC power to AC power may be installed without a circuit breaker. This can cause the AC circuit to overheat, potentially leading to a fire.
Owners of Altec 2022-2023 aerial devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT) are affected. Construction workers and equipment operators are most at risk.
Check for Altec aerial devices with model numbers AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN or D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT) purchased between 2022 and 2023.
Call Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule a free circuit breaker installation.
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.
The power inverter may be installed without a circuit breaker, causing the AC circuit to overheat and increasing fire risk.
Check for Altec aerial devices with model numbers AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN or D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT) purchased between 2022 and 2023.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Altec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V525000 — Altec Altec Hello, I own a Altec that is covered by recall 23V525000 from Altec. The official recall notice states: Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103. 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.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA 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.
