Makita EM2600U & EM2600L Brushcutters

Official notice

11 Sept 2017

Last checked

11 Sept 2017

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Makita EM2600U & EM2600L Brushcutters. Leaking petrol poses a potential fire hazard and the risk of injury to the user. Published 2017-09-11.

What to do now

Consumers should check the model and production date of the brushcutter, then go to http://www.makita.com.au/recall or call Makita on 1300 361 690 between 8am and 5pm (AEST). If the model and production date is within the affected range consumers should stop using the brushcutter immediately and drain the fuel tank. Consumers should then take the product to their nearest Makita Service Centre for a replacement of the fuel tank seal & fuel lines, or contact Makita on 1300 361 690 to arrange the repair at an authorised service agent.

Recall number

26bb57ca-7c57-4583-9700-df745243756d

Official notice

2017-09-11

The hazard

Leaking petrol poses a potential fire hazard and the risk of injury to the user.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

AND PRODUCTION DATE OF THE BRUSHCUTTER

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Affected products

Product 1

EM2600L 25.7cc 2 Stroke Brushcutter Loop Handle EM2600U 25.7cc 2 Stroke Brushcutter U Handle

Risk / hazard

Leaking petrol poses a potential fire hazard and the risk of injury to the user.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Garden tools and products

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26bb57ca-7c57-4583-9700-df745243756d

Classification

Garden tools and products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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