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Product recall · CPSCDecember 10, 2013Serious
Gas Trimmers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The muffler on the trimmer's 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 muffler replacement kit.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400 in the U.S. and 166 in Canada
- Recall date
- December 10, 2013
- Brand
- Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received eight reports of incidents, including one resulting in singed hair. No serious injury or property damage have been reported.
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Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 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: “Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco 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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