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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V517000

2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper | 2012 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper — Equipment

Published October 25, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 24, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V517000, published October 25, 2012 and initiated October 24, 2012. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper | 2012 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2011 ALTEC CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER | 2012 ALTEC CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper | 2012 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V517000 on October 25, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)