Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire
Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire recalled?
A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified. Contact: For additional information, contact Sycamore SCS at (800) 801-2051 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sycamorepro.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Sycamore Pro Gas Generators
- Company
- Creative Resources, of Louisville, Ky., Sycamore SCS, of Louisville, Ky.
- Quantity
- About 1,500
- Sold at
- Various dealers and stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington between May 2008 and October 2008 for between $940 and $2,340.
- Recall date
- March 18, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Sycamore SCS has received nine reports of generators leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the following models of the Sycamore Pro gas generators: APEX 3, APEX 7, APEX 6, EGS 3.2, EGS 4.8, and EGS 7. "Sycamore Professional" and the model name can be found on the front of the generator. All models are black and green and have side control panels. The APEX 3, 6, and 7 are portable generators and have two wheels. The EGS 3.2, 4.8, and 7.2 do not have wheels.