CPSC recall · Reported March 2, 2023
DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin recalled This recall involves DR Power Chipper Shredder with model numbers CS35050BEN and CS35050B….
DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall A… was recalled by Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin in March 2, 2023. Reason: The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper du…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders. DR Power Equipmen…. Verify recall #23732 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin issued this CPSC recall-The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper du….
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- agency class
- March 2, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23732 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23732 |
| Date reported | March 2, 2023 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin |
| Affected scope | About 2,100 (In addition, about 27 were sold in Canada and about 3 were sold in Mexico) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders. DR Power Equipment is contacting all known purchasers and…
- Check the recall number (23732) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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