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CPSCRecalled Dec 10, 2013 · #14047

Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.

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Description

The trimmers are used in both residential and professional applications for cutting grass and light brush. The cutting attachments include a trimmer head and metal blade. The trimmers are about 72 inches long. They are colored red and gray with either a bike or loop handle configuration. Three models are recalled in two engine sizes measured in cubic centimeters. They are: 36cc models 8371 S and 8371 T, and a 40.2cc model 8421 T engine displacement. The brand name "efco" and model number are printed on the front of the engine and the brand name also appears on the wand.

Product details

Product
efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA
Type
Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
Manufacturer
Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio
Model numbers
8371, 8421
UPCs
Sold at
Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.

View the official CPSC notice