Generac Power Systems Inc. 2023-09-21 Kitchen serious CPSC
Kitchen · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23291
DR Power Chipper Shredders Recall
Issued September 21, 2023 · Generac Power Systems Inc. · 590,090 units affected
In September 2023, Generac Power Systems Inc. recalled the DR Power Chipper Shredders, a serious kitchen recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Pieces of metal can come loose from inside the shredder's housing and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the hopper can become detached from the shredder, posing a laceration hazard.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using DR Power Chipper Shredders right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Generac Power Systems Inc. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders and contact DR Power Equipment to receive a full refund or a free repair including shipping.
Recall details
- Brand
- Generac Power Systems Inc.
- Category
- Kitchen
- Recall date
- September 21, 2023
- Units affected
- 590,090
- Sold at
- Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com. Model numbers beginning with CS3 were sold September 2019 through August 2023 for between $3,000 and $3,800. Model numbers beginning with CS4 were sold August 2022 through July 2023 for between $945 and $1,500.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23291
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Generac Power Systems Inc. has 7 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 296 Kitchen recalls in our database.
- 590,090 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 222 US households.
- This is the 50th Kitchen recall we've logged in 2023.