efco gas trimmers with broken mufflers may cause fires. Stop using immediately and return for free muffler replacement.
The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
efco gas trimmers with certain model numbers and engine sizes are recalled because the muffler can break during use, creating a fire hazard. This affects homeowners and professionals who use these trimmers for grass and light brush cutting.
The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during normal use, causing sparks that may ignite nearby materials and lead to a fire. This hazard is specific to the recalled models with certain engine sizes.
Homeowners and professional users who own the recalled efco gas trimmers (models 837: 8371 S/T and 8421 T) are most at risk. These trimmers are used for cutting grass and light brush.
Check the trimmer's front engine for the brand name 'efco' and model numbers: 8371 S, 8371 T, or 8421 T. The trimmers have a red or gray color and either a bike or loop handle.
Do not use the recalled trimmers as they pose a fire hazard.
Take the trimmer to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.
The recalled models are efco gas trimmers with model numbers 8371 S, 8371 T, and 8421 T.
Check the front engine for the brand name 'efco' and model numbers: 8371 S, 8371 T, or 8421 T. The trimmers are red or gray with a bike or loop handle.
Stop using it immediately and return it to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send efco to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1568 — efco efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA Hello, I own a efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA that is covered by recall 1568 from efco. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
