CPSC2016-07-28
Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
Lekker LLC, of Lindon, Utah
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.
Sold at
Online at www.4patriots.com from November 2014 through April 2015 for about $2,000.
Affected count
About 2,200
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Patriot Power 1500-watt Generator
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Lekker-Recalls-Patriot-Power-GeneratorsDon't want to check this manually?
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