efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15092 · Mar 10, 2015 · efco
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15092
- Date
- Mar 10, 2015
- Company
- efco
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- efco Gas Trimmers
- Product type
- Power Hedge Trimmers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of muffler failure, including two resulting in singed hair.
- Sold at
- Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled efco gas trimmers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.