Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse Portable Generators recall: Shock Hazard
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse Portable Generators recalled?
The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer. Contact: Powerhorse Product Support toll-free at 866-443-2576 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.northerntool.com and click on "Recall Products" for more information or https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/help_product-recalls.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generators
- Company
- Northern Tool & Equipment Company Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 3,640
- Sold at
- Northern Tool & Equipment stores nationwide and online at www.northerntool.com from July 2016 through September 2020 for about $1,850.
- Recall date
- February 24, 2021
- Incidents / injuries
- NTE has received one report of an incorrect wiring connection. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generator Model #799215. The gasoline generator is blue with white Powerhorse logos, a black frame and two wheels. Powerhorse 13000ES is printed in white on the top front. Serial numbers for the recalled generators are listed in the chart below. The serial number is located on the lower left of the frame. Model Number Model Description Serial Number Range 799215 Powerhorse 13,000-Watt Generator 2016 Units: 205160001 - 211160248 2017 Units: 210170001 - 211170248 2018 Units: 206180001 - 211180124 2019 Units: 208190001 - 211190124 2020 Units: 203020001 - 208200124