Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
Recall 16234 · Jul 28, 2016 · Lekker
2,200
units affected
2,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16234
- Date
- Jul 28, 2016
- Company
- Lekker
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Product
- Patriot Power 1500-watt Generator
- Product type
- Portable Generators
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Online at www.4patriots.com from November 2014 through April 2015 for about $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled patriot power 1500-watt generator?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator.
What is the hazard?
The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.