Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

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• Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generators · About 3,640 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Northern Tool & Equipment stores nationwide and online at www.northerntool.com from July 2016 through September 2020 for about $1,850.; Northern Tool & Equipment Company Inc., of Burnsville, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

NTE has received one report of an incorrect wiring connection. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

Northern Tool appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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