Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-12-10). Hazards: fire. Models: 8371, 40.2cc, 8421. About 1,400 units in the US and 166 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14047 |
| Published | 2013-12-10 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters) |
| Products | efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA |
| Firm named in the title | efco |
| Firms | Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 166 |
| Model numbers | 8371, 40.2cc, 8421 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400. |
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.
Hazard
The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.
Incidents and injuries
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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