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Product recall · CPSCMarch 10, 2015Serious
Gas Trimmers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
Who to contact: Comet USA at (800) 800-4420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.efcopower.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the home page.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,900 in the United States and 200 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in December 2013
- Recall date
- March 10, 2015
- Brand
- Comet USA, Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of muffler failure, including two resulting in singed hair.
83718421
Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 for about $400.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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