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CPSC source record The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, e Ongoing

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

Recall Date: 2023-03-02 Recalling Firm: Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin Record Ref: 9553

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This CPSC record concerns DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) and names Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Firm: Generac, of Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Classification: The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, e
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2023-03-02
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Product Description & Identification

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.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: The fin scroll of the chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper during operation, posing a laceration 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.

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

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.. DR Power at 800-550-7016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@DRPower.com or online at www.drpower.com and click on Product Recalls link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Distribution & Affected States

Nationwide retail and online distribution

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Source ID
9553
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC
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