DR Power Equipment Recalls DR Power Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2023-09-21 · 23291
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.
Recall
Number
23291
Date
2023-09-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
DR Power Chipper Shredders
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont
Country of manufacture
United States
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.