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Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard

  • Recalled Frontier wood chipper
Name of Product:
Frontier wood chippers
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 17, 2017
Units:

25

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. 

Recall Details

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:

ModelSerial Number
WC11031XFWC11XCH0801562
 1XFWC11XVH0801563
 1XFWC11XJH0801530
 1XFWC11XPH0801539
 1XFWC11XHH0801535
 1XFWC11XTH0801524
 1XFWC11XEH0801536
 1XFWC11XCH0801537
 1XFWC11XTH0801538
 1XFWC11XCH0801545
 1XFWC11XVH0801546
 1XFWC11XCH0801540
 1XFWC11XAH0801547
 1XFWC11XAH0801550
WC11051XFWC11XCH0801568
 1XFWC11XTH0801541
 1XFWC11XPH0801542
 1XFWC11XJH0801544
 1XFWC11XLH0801548
 1XFWC11XHH0801549
 1XFWC11XLH0801551
 1XFWC11XEH0801553
WC12051XFWC12XAH0800915
 1XFWC12XVH0800914
 1XFWC12XHH0800917

 

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through August 2017 for between $3,800 and $8,000.
Manufacturer(s):
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufactured In:
U.S.
Recall number:
18-700
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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