Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper: Equipment

Affects Altec CFD 1217 Wood Chipper · 2011–2012 — about 205 vehicles.

The hazard

Due to not being the correct hardness, the wood chipper blades could fail during use causing the blade to separate. This could lead to personal injury.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational