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

The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.

Recall #: 21086
Affected scope: About 3,640

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generator Mode….

Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 24, 2021. Reason: The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool…. Verify recall #21086 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users..

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agency class: February 24, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21086 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

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

Reason for recall

The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer.

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	21086
Date reported	February 24, 2021
Date initiated	February 24, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,640
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 Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair b…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 24, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21086.

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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