CPSC recall · Reported March 18, 2009
Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire 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.
Sycamore Scs, of Louisville, Ky. recalled This recall involves the following models of the Sycamore Pro gas generators: APEX 3, APE….
Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Sycamore Scs, of Louisville, Ky. in March 18, 2009. Reason: A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and ca…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS …. Verify recall #09728 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sycamore Scs, of Louisville, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and ca….
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- agency class
- March 18, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09728 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09728 |
| Date reported | March 18, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Sycamore Scs, of Louisville, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 1,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All…
- Check the recall number (09728) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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