ALTEC DC1217 Recalls

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2008 ALTEC DC1217 Recall

Item Affected: STRUCTURE

Date Announced: 08/03/2012

Description of Recall: Altec Environmental Products (AEP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 DC1217 and DC1317 and model year 2008-2011 DC1317HP wood chippers. Cracks could develop in the wood chipper frame.

Conequence: If cracks develop in the frame, there is an increased risk of personal injury or property damage.

Action Need To Fix It: AEP will notify owners, and dealers will install frame reinforcement kits to all affected units. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Environmental Products at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes: Altec Environmental Products' recall campaign number is CSN 551. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.