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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-03-10

efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

efco Gas Trimmers

  • Brand Comet USA, Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

efco has expanded a recall of gas-powered trimmers due to a hazard where the muffler can break during use and create a fire risk. The recalled trimmers are red and gray machines approximately 72 inches long and up to 28 inches wide, used for cutting grass and light brush in both residential and professional settings. They feature either a bike or loop handle configuration. The recall affects three models: the 36cc models 8371 S and 8371 T, and the 40.2cc model 8421 T. You can identify a recalled trimmer by looking for the "efco" brand name and model number printed on the front of the engine and on the wand.

According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer, where they will receive a free replacement unit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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