Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard
Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard recalled?
The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit. Contact: Emak USA at (800) 800-4420 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s website at www.efcopower.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the home page.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA
- Company
- Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 1,400 in the U.S. and 166 in Canada
- Sold at
- Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400.
- Recall date
- December 10, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received eight reports of incidents, including one resulting in singed hair. No serious injury or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.