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Recall Details
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March 18, 2009 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
Name of Product: Sycamore Pro Gas Generators
Units: About 1,500
Distributor: Sycamore SCS, of Louisville, K.Y.
Importer: Creative Resources, of Louisville, K.Y.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Sycamore SCS has received nine reports of generators leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified.
Consumer 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
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The recalled generators’ fuel tank can fail to vent adequately from the rollover valve, causing the gas tank to build up excess pressure and expel fuel when opened, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fuel filler cap can improperly seal, resulting in fuel and/or fuel vapor leaking, posing a fire hazard.
The carburetor can leak gasoline, posing fire and burn hazards.
The portable generators have a wiring error, which can result in an electrical shock risk if an electrical device is plugged into the generator.
Hazards include fire, burn, shock, falls, lacerations or other injuries depending on the product.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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