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.
Altec Industries – Wood Chipper Blades may Separate
| Report Received Date | 10/24/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V517000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | MAB 572 |
| Potentially Affected | 205 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V517000) |
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