Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14047. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The muffler on the trimmer's engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.
CPSC recall 14047 has the recall date 10 Dec 2013. The notice names the firm Emak. The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received eight reports of incidents, including one resulting in singed hair. No serious injury or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,400 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | efco brand Gas Trimmers from Emak USA, About 1,400 in the U.S. and 166 in Canada, Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters) |
| Sold at | Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400. |
| Manufacturer | Emak USA, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Emak
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14047The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 14047. https://recallregister.com/product/1568-gas-trimmers-recalled-by-efco-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14047 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received eight reports of incidents, including one resulting in singed hair. No serious injury or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14047?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14047?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,400 in the U.S. and 166 in Canada