# Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2013-12-10 · 14047 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14047
- **Date:** 2013-12-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA

## Hazards

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

## Remedies

Repair

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Gas-Trimmers-Recalled-by-efco)
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