DR Power's PRO XL501 5" Chipper/Shredder offers a 5-in. chipping capacity and also a 1 1/2-in. shredding capacity with 24 reversible hammers for lighter yard and garden waste. The PRO XL501 5-in.

Chipper shredders that suddenly can begin firing metal at you sounds like a horror movie crossed with “Fargo.” That’s why DR Power Equipment recalled about 2,100 DR Power PRO XL 501 Chipper Shredders.

Wood chippers and wood shredders look similar, and the names even make them sound similar, which can lead to a lot of confusion among consumers over which to buy. Both are large yet portable pieces of ...