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March 2, 2023 • Recall #23732

DR®Power PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Recall — Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin

DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Description

This recall involves DR Power Chipper Shredder with model numbers CS35050BEN and CS35050BENR. 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.

Hazards Identified

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

Consumer Remedy

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders. DR Power Equipment is contacting all known purchasers and automatically sending them a repair kit with installation instructions. Consumers will also be provided with a small sticker with letters "NF" to place on the unit's data tag to indicate that the scroll has been replaced. Consumers not wishing to make the repair themselves will be directed to a servicing dealer to make the free repair for them, including transportation to and from the dealer.

Affected Products

Product NameTypeUnits Affected
DR®Power PRO XL501 Chipper ShreddersN/AAbout 2,100 (In addition, about 27 were sold in Canada and about 3 were sold in Mexico)
Recalled DR Power Chipper Shredder
Recalled DR Power Chipper Shredder
Manufacturers
Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Retailers
Authorized DR Power equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.drpower.com from September 2019 through September 2022 for about $3,800.

Verify Official Notice

Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.

View Official CPSC Notice

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