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Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 17, 2017
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Summary

Deere & Company has recalled 25 Frontier Wood Chippers (models WC1103, WC1105, and WC1205) because the machine's knives or blades can break and be discharged from the unit. These green and black machines were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide between July 2017 and August 2017 for between $3,800 and $8,000. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately stop using these machines and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Risk

The internal cutting blades can break during operation and be ejected from the machine at high speeds. This poses a significant risk of being struck and injured for both the operator and any nearby bystanders.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Frontier wood chippers.
  2. Check the side of your machine for the 'Frontier' brand name and model numbers WC1103, WC1105, or WC1205.
  3. Locate the serial number on the inside surface of the right-hand frame on the rear of the machine and compare it to the following affected numbers: For WC1103: 1XFWC11XCH0801562, 1XFWC11XVH0801563, 1XFWC11XJH0801530, 1XFWC11XPH0801539, 1XFWC11XHH0801535, 1XFWC11XTH0801524, 1XFWC11XEH0801536, 1XFWC11XCH0801537, 1XFWC11XTH0801538, 1XFWC11XCH0801545, 1XFWC11XVH0801546, 1XFWC11XCH0801540, 1XFWC11XAH0801547, 1XFWC11XAH0801550.
  4. For model WC1105, check for serials: 1XFWC11XCH0801568, 1XFWC11XTH0801541, 1XFWC11XPH0801542, 1XFWC11XJH0801544, 1XFWC11XLH0801548, 1XFWC11XHH0801549, 1XFWC11XLH0801551, 1XFWC11XEH0801553. For model WC1205, check for: 1XFWC12XAH0800915, 1XFWC12XVH0800914, 1XFWC12XHH0800917.
  5. Contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. You can contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
  6. Visit www.deere.com and select 'Product Recall Information' under the 'Services & Support' menu for additional information.
  7. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wood chippers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all purchasers directly.

Contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Frontier Wood Chipper WC1103
Model:
WC1103
Lot Numbers:
1XFWC11XCH0801562
1XFWC11XVH0801563
1XFWC11XJH0801530
1XFWC11XPH0801539
1XFWC11XHH0801535
1XFWC11XTH0801524
1XFWC11XEH0801536
1XFWC11XCH0801537
1XFWC11XTH0801538
1XFWC11XCH0801545
1XFWC11XVH0801546
1XFWC11XCH0801540
1XFWC11XAH0801547
1XFWC11XAH0801550
Date Ranges: July 2017 - August 2017
Product: Frontier Wood Chipper WC1105
Model:
WC1105
Lot Numbers:
1XFWC11XCH0801568
1XFWC11XTH0801541
1XFWC11XPH0801542
1XFWC11XJH0801544
1XFWC11XLH0801548
1XFWC11XHH0801549
1XFWC11XLH0801551
1XFWC11XEH0801553
Date Ranges: July 2017 - August 2017
Product: Frontier Wood Chipper WC1205
Model:
WC1205
Lot Numbers:
1XFWC12XAH0800915
1XFWC12XVH0800914
1XFWC12XHH0800917
Date Ranges: July 2017 - August 2017

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Recalled Frontier wood chipper

Recalled Frontier wood chipper

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18700
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Sold By: John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through August 2017 for between $3,800 and $8,000.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 25
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 17, 2017

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