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efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #15092, announced on March 10, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.. Affected brand: Comet USA, Inc..
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.
Affected products
efco Gas Trimmers
Recalled brands
Comet USA, Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
Recall date
March 10, 2015
CPSC recall #15092 covers efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 10, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 CPSC remedy for recall #15092 is consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.. 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/2015/efco-Expands-Recall-of-Gas-Trimmers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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