CPSC official recall · 14047

Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard

召回日期:2013-12-10官方最后发布:2015-01-07适用地区:美国
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危险说明 Hazard

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

受影响产品

efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA
Units:About 1,400 in the U.S. and 166 in Canada

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • The firm has received eight reports of incidents, including one resulting in singed hair. No serious injury or property damage have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

Options:Repair

消费者联系信息

Emak USA at (800) 800-4420 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s website at www.efcopower.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the home page.

相关企业

制造商:Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio

制造国家/地区:China

零售商:Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400.