How many recalls does the 2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper have?

The 2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper has an open recall?

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2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 205 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 12V517000 2012-10-24 205 affected

Defect

Altec is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers, manufactured between May 2011 through September 2012. The wood chipper blades were not made to hardness specifications.

Consequence

Due to not being the correct hardness, the wood chipper blades could fail during use causing the blade to separate. This could lead to personal injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and will replace the blades, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Altec Cfd 1217 Wood Chipper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.