CPSCRecalled Mar 10, 2015 · #15092
efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
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The trimmers are used in 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 and up to 28 inches wide. They are 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 "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 Gas Trimmers
- Type
- Power Hedge Trimmers
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 8371, 8421
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 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 replacement.