The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09728·Announced 2009-03-18

Sycamore Pro Gas Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Sycamore SCS is recalling about 1,500 Sycamore Pro gas generators because a plastic part can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard from fuel leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sycamore SCS is recalling about 1,500 Sycamore Pro gas generators, including models APEX 3, APEX 7, APEX 6, EGS 3.2, EGS 4.8, and EGS 7. The recall was initiated because a plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling. This defect can cause fuel leakage or spillage, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

The affected generators were sold between May 2008 and October 2008 at various dealers and stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington for between $940 and $2,340. Sycamore SCS has received nine reports of generators leaking, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified. For additional information, consumers can contact Sycamore SCS at (800) 801-2051 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.sycamorepro.com.

The recalled product

Product
Sycamore Pro Gas Generators
Manufacturer
Creative Resources, of Louisville, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Generators
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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