The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
14047
Date
2013-12-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.