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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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.