CPSC recall 15-092, announced March 10, 2015, covers efco Gas Trimmers (about 1,900 units). The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 800-4420, or go to www.efcopower.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The brand "efco" and model number are printed on the front of the engine and the brand name also appears on the wand.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of muffler failure, including two resulting in singed hair.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- efco Gas
- Product type
- Hedge trimmers
- Recall number
- 15-092
- Units
- About 1,900 in the United States and 200 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in December 2013
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 for about $400.
- Importer
- Comet USA, Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
efco Gas Trimmers
CPSC product type: Power Hedge Trimmers
Recall contact information
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.
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