Gas Trimmers (Emak USA) - fire hazard (2013)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA
Brand
Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio is recalling efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA. The hazard is: The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026