DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard

DR®Power PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders

Date of Recall
2023-03-02

CPSC Release Number
23-732

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 2,100 (In addition, about 27 were sold in Canada and about 3 were sold in Mexico)

Manufacturer
Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Sold By
Authorized DR Power equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.drpower.com from September 2019 through September 2022 for about $3,800.

Problem/Hazard
The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper during operation, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received six reports of the chipper shredders ejecting pieces of metal. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves DR Power Chipper Shredder with model number CS35050BEN. The model number is on the side of the unit. The Chipper Shredders are used for yard and garden clean up. The recalled chipper shredders have an orange body, a black motor on a black metal frame that has two wheels. DR and PROXL501 are printed on the motor.

Remedy
Repair

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