CPSC Recall in 2015: efco Expands Recall of Gas Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2015.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-092

Date: March 10, 2015

Product Name: efco Gas Trimmers

Recall Description:

The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.

Hazard Description:

The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,900 in the United States and 200 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in December 2013.

Incidents:

The firm has received 11 reports of muffler failure, including two resulting in singed hair.

Sold At:

Authorized efco dealers and Menard retail stores nationwide and online from June 2009 to July 2014 for about $400.

Manufactured In:

China