efco · Recalled
efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 1,900 in the United States and 200 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in December 2013
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $400
- Remedy
- Replace
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 for about $400.
- Product type
- Power Hedge Trimmers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Comet USA, Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Incident log
The firm has received 11 reports of muffler failure, including two resulting in singed hair.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
