DR Power Equipment Recalls DR Power Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 23291. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 23291 has the recall date 21 Sep 2023. The notice names the firm Generac Power Systems. The recall has about 5,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 79 reports of parts coming loose inside the housing of the chipper shredder or pieces of metal ejecting, including two reports of injuries. The firm has received three reports of hoppers unexpectedly detaching from the chipper shredder, including one minor abrasion injury. |
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| Units | 5,900 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves DR Power Equipment Chipper Shredders with model numbers CS35050BEN, CS35050BENR, CS35050BENSD, CS35150BEN, CS35150BENR, CS35150BENSD, CS35150DEN, CS45040DMN, CS45040DEN, CS45040DENR, CS45040DMNR, CS43030DMN and CS43030DMNR. For model numbers beginning CS3, the model number is on the side of the unit. For model numbers beginning CS4, the model and serial numbers are printed on a white label located on the base of the machine to the left of the engine manual start handle. The chippers were sold in orange and black with a funnel at the top to shred brush. |
| Product | DR Power Chipper Shredders, About 5,900 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada) |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Generac Power Systems Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,900Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls on the register that name Generac Power Systems
- 12
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23291. https://recallregister.com/product/9716-dr-power-equipment-recalls-dr-power-chipper-shredders-due-to-laceratio/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23291 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 79 reports of parts coming loose inside the housing of the chipper shredder or pieces of metal ejecting, including two reports of injuries. The firm has received three reports of hoppers unexpectedly detaching from the chipper shredder, including one minor abrasion injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23291?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23291?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,900 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)