Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 21086 · Feb 24, 2021 · Northern Tool & Equipment
3,640
units affected
3,640
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21086
- Date
- Feb 24, 2021
- Company
- Northern Tool & Equipment
- Units affected
- 3,640
- Product
- Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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
What can happen
The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- NTE has received one report of an incorrect wiring connection. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Northern Tool & Equipment stores nationwide and online at www.northerntool.com from July 2016 through September 2020 for about $1,850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled northern tool & equipment powerhorse 13000es portable generators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer.
What is the hazard?
The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.
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.