Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com

The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.

Recall #: 16234
Affected scope: About 2,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall involves the 1,500-watt Patriot Power Generators. The generators were sold in ….

Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4P… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 28, 2016. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #16234 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders..

None
agency class: July 28, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16234 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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16234
Date reported	July 28, 2016
Date initiated	July 28, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 2,200
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 immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replac…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 28, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16234.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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