Recalled Frontier wood chipper
The wood chipper’s knives (blades) can break and discharge, hitting the operators or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
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.
Recall Details
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:
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Model Serial Number |
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WC1103 1XFWC11XCH0801562 |
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1XFWC11XVH0801563 |
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1XFWC11XJH0801530 |
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1XFWC11XPH0801539 |
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1XFWC11XHH0801535 |
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1XFWC11XTH0801524 |
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1XFWC11XEH0801536 |
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1XFWC11XCH0801537 |
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1XFWC11XTH0801538 |
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1XFWC11XCH0801545 |
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1XFWC11XVH0801546 |
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1XFWC11XCH0801540 |
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1XFWC11XAH0801547 |
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1XFWC11XAH0801550 |
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WC1105 1XFWC11XCH0801568 |
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1XFWC11XTH0801541 |
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1XFWC11XPH0801542 |
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1XFWC11XJH0801544 |
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1XFWC11XLH0801548 |
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1XFWC11XHH0801549 |
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1XFWC11XLH0801551 |
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1XFWC11XEH0801553 |
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WC1205 1XFWC12XAH0800915 |
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1XFWC12XVH0800914 |
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1XFWC12XHH0800917 |
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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wood chippers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all purchasers directly.
None reported
John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through August 2017 for between $3,800 and $8,000.
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Related Recalls
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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