DR Power Chipper Shredders Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves DR Power Equipment Chipper Shredders. The recall was initiated by Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the distributor is DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont. The recall date is September 21, 2023. The recall number is 23291. The recall is also posted on the Canadian recall website. 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.

Affected Products
The recalled products are DR Power Chipper Shredders with the following model numbers: CS35050BEN, CS35050BENR, CS35050BENSD, CS35150BEN, CS35150BENR, CS35150BENSD, CS35150DEN, CS45040DMN, CS45040DEN, CS45040DENR, CS45040DMNR, CS43030DMN, and CS43030DMNR. For model numbers beginning with CS3, the model number is on the side of the unit. For model numbers beginning with 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. Approximately 5,900 units were sold in the United States, and about 90 units were sold in Canada. Model numbers beginning with CS3 were sold from September 2019 through August 2023 for between $3,000 and $3,800. Model numbers beginning with CS4 were sold from August 2022 through July 2023 for between $945 and $1,500. The products were sold by authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com. The manufacturer is Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin. The country of manufacture is the United States.

Hazard Information
Pieces of metal can come loose from inside the shredder’s housing and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard. Also, the hopper can become detached from the shredder, posing a laceration hazard. 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.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chipper shredders and contact DR Power Equipment to receive a full refund or a free repair including shipping.

Official Remedy
The official remedy options are a refund or a free repair. The remedy includes shipping.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact DR Power at 800-550-4845 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email at recall@DRPower.com. Additional information is available online at http://lvtbrc.com/ or at www.drpower.com by clicking on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

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