Altec Industries Inc. Equipment Recall

December 1, 2012 By NHTSA Leave a Comment

Vehicle Make / Model:
ALTEC / CFD 1217 WOOD CHIPPER

Model Year(s):
2011-2012

Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.

Report Receipt Date: OCT 24, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V517000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 205

Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 127 wood chippers, manufactured between May 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
Altec will notify owners and will replace the blades, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Altec at 1-205-408-8627.

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