4 September 2017
Makita Petrol Line Trimmer: EM2500L, EM2600L, ER2600L
Archived 04 September 2019
Product Identifiers
Sold at NZ retail outlets between June 2016 and August 2017 Affected serial numbers: EM2500L - 160500001 to 160500070 EM2600L - 160400151 to 160400175 - 160700171 to 160700220 - 160500351 to 160500420 ER2600L - 160600001 to 160600175 - 160700701 to 160700770 - 160800981 to 160801050 - 160901001 to 160901070 - 170200021 to 170200055 - 170301121 to 170301140 - 170401296 to 170401330
The Hazard!
After some period of use, the Grommet may deform.
If the Grommet deforms, it may result in leakage from the fuel tank potentially posing a fire hazard.
What to do...
Check the model and serial number of your Line Trimmer.
If your Line Trimmer is within the affected range – Stop using it and take it into the store you bought it from or a Makita Authorised Service Agent for a free modification.