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

Active Recall Announced March 2, 2023 CPSC #23732

Quick answer

DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #23732, announced on March 2, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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 brands: Generac, DR Power Equipment.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

DR®Power PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders

Recalled brands

Generac, DR Power Equipment

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.

Recall date

March 2, 2023

Categories

DR®Power PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #23732?

CPSC recall #23732 covers DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 2, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #23732?

The CPSC remedy for recall #23732 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-PRO-XL501-Chipper-Shredders-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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