Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard

Frontier wood chippers

Date of Recall

2017-10-17

CPSC Release Number

18-700

Manufactured In

U.S.

Units

25

Sold By

John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through August 2017 for between $3,800 and $8,000. 

Problem/Hazard

The wood chipper's knives (blades) can break and discharge, hitting the operators or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves Frontier Wood Chippers with model numbers WC1103, WC1105, and WC1205.The green and black landscaping machines have knives (blades) that grind up tree branches turning them into wood chips or mulch. The model number and "Frontier" brand name are printed on the side of the machine. The serial number is located on the inside surface of the right hand frame on the rear of the machine. Only wood chippers with the following serial numbers are included in this recall:

Model Serial Number

WC1103 1XFWC11XCH0801562

1XFWC11XVH0801563

1XFWC11XJH0801530

1XFWC11XPH0801539

1XFWC11XHH0801535

1XFWC11XTH0801524

1XFWC11XEH0801536

1XFWC11XCH0801537

1XFWC11XTH0801538

1XFWC11XCH0801545

1XFWC11XVH0801546

1XFWC11XCH0801540

1XFWC11XAH0801547

1XFWC11XAH0801550

WC1105 1XFWC11XCH0801568

1XFWC11XTH0801541

1XFWC11XPH0801542

1XFWC11XJH0801544

1XFWC11XLH0801548

1XFWC11XHH0801549

1XFWC11XLH0801551

1XFWC11XEH0801553

WC1205 1XFWC12XAH0800915

1XFWC12XVH0800914

1XFWC12XHH0800917

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Deere & Company at 800-537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information. 

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