DR Power Equipment DR Power Chipper Shredders Recall
Laceration Hazard.
CPSC recall #23291 · announced Sep 21, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
How to identify the recalled product
| Product | DR Power Chipper Shredders |
| Manufacturer / importer | Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin |
| Units recalled | About 5,900 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada) |
The recall
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.
Reported incidents
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.
What consumers should do now
Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.
DR Power at 800-550-4845 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at http://lvtbrc.com/ or www.drpower.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “DR Power Equipment Recalls DR Power Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice