Reported Mar 10, 2015
efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard
Comet USA, Inc. of Burnsville, Minn.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free replacement.
Firm contact: Comet USA at (800) 800-4420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.efcopower.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the home page.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- efco Gas Trimmers
- Amount recalled
- About 1,900 in the United States and 200 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in December 2013
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 for about $400..
Why it was recalled
The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: The firm has received 11 reports of muffler failure, including two resulting in singed hair.
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