Frontier Wood Chippers Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-700 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 17, 2017
- Brand
- John Deere
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Frontier wood chippers
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- 25
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 17, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves Frontier Wood Chippers with model numbers WC1103, WC1105, and WC1205.The green and black landscaping machines have knives (blades) that grind up tree branches turning them into wood chips or mulch. The model number and "Frontier" brand name are printed on the side of the machine. The serial number is located on the inside surface of the right hand frame on the rear of the machine. Only wood chippers with the following serial numbers are included in this recall: Model Serial Number WC1103 1XFWC11XCH0801562 1XFWC11XVH0801563 1XFWC11XJH0801530 1XFWC11XPH0801539 1XFWC11XHH0801535 1XFWC11XTH0801524 1XFWC11XEH0801536 1XFWC11XCH0801537 1XFWC11XTH0801538 1XFWC11XCH0801545 1XFWC11XVH0801546 1XFWC11XCH0801540 1XFWC11XAH0801547 1XFWC11XAH0801550 WC1105 1XFWC11XCH0801568 1XFWC11XTH0801541 1XFWC11XPH0801542 1XFWC11XJH0801544 1XFWC11XLH0801548 1XFWC11XHH0801549 1XFWC11XLH0801551 1XFWC11XEH0801553 WC1205 1XFWC12XAH0800915 1XFWC12XVH0800914 1XFWC12XHH0800917
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Frontier wood chippers · 25 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: John Deere dealers nationwide from July 2017 through August 2017 for between $3,800 and $8,000.; Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill..
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
John Deere appears in 35 CPSC recalls on record. See all John Deere recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Frontier wood chippers (25 units). The green and black landscaping machines have knives (blades) that grind up tree branches turning them into wood chips or mulch.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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