CPSCGeneral Alert
Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Onl...
Published: July 28, 2016Recall ID: 16234Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the 1,500-watt Patriot Power Generators. The generators were sold in black or dark blue with "Patriot Power Generator" printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled generators have serial numbers U14040001 through U14041092 and U14110001 through U14111092 printed on a sticker in the upper right hand corner of the rear panel of the unit. The generators measure about 18 inches long by 10 inches wide by 12 inches tall.
Affected Products
Patriot Power 1500-watt Generator
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Lekker-Recalls-Patriot-Power-Generators |
| Title | Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16234.16234a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 1,500 Watt Patriot Power Generator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16234.16234b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Patriot Power Generators (front panel) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16234.16234c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Patriot Power Generator (side view) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16234.16234d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Patriot Power Generator (rear panel) |
| Hazards › Name | The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Lekker has received 13 reports of generator fires, two reports of generators that began to smoke and one report of an unusual noise or odor from the generator. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Patriot Power 1500-watt Generator |
| Products › Type | Portable Generators |
| Products › Category I D | 67883 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,200 |
| Recall I D | 7815 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator. |
| Importers › Name | Lekker LLC, of Lindon, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.4patriots.com from November 2014 through April 2015 for about $2,000. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the 1,500-watt Patriot Power Generators. The generators were sold in black or dark blue with "Patriot Power Generator" printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled generators have serial numbers U14040001 through U14041092 and U14110001 through U14111092 printed on a sticker in the upper right hand corner of the rear panel of the unit. The generators measure about 18 inches long by 10 inches wide by 12 inches tall. |
| Recall Number | 16234 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | 4Patriots at 800-680-8504 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.lekkerproducts.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |