CPSC recall · Reported March 10, 2015
efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
The CPSC recalled The trimmers are used in residential and professional applications for cutting grass and ….
efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 10, 2015. Reason: The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an autho…. Verify recall #15092 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- March 10, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15092 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15092 |
| Date reported | March 10, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 10, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,900 in the United States and 200 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in December 2013 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
- Check the recall number (15092) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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