Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-28). Hazards: fire. About 2,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16234 |
| Published | 2016-07-28 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-28 |
| Product category | Portable Generators |
| Products | Patriot Power 1500-watt Generator |
| Firm named in the title | Lekker |
| Firms | Lekker LLC, of Lindon, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,200 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Online at www.4patriots.com from November 2014 through April 2015 for about $2,000. |
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.
Hazard
The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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