Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-18 · 09728
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
09728
Date
2009-03-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sycamore Pro Gas Generators
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various dealers and stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington between May 2008 and October 2008 for between $940 and $2,340.
Importer(s)
Creative Resources, of Louisville, Ky.
Distributor(s)
Sycamore SCS, of Louisville, Ky.
Country of manufacture
China
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.