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Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #14047, announced on December 10, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.. Affected brand: Emak USA, Inc..
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.
Affected products
efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA
Recalled brands
Emak USA, Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.
Recall date
December 10, 2013
CPSC recall #14047 covers Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 10, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #14047 is consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Gas-Trimmers-Recalled-by-efco. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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