Updated 2026-11-01

Is Karcher a good brand?

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Generally good

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Karcher is a German cleaning equipment maker founded in 1945 and based in Winnenden, selling pressure washers, floor sweepers and carpet cleaners. The CPSC lists no recalls naming the brand. Amazon ratings are good but short of our top band.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

Medium

From ratings of 10 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

2.2/5

480 reviews. Rates Karcher's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Falling

Monthly Google searches for “karcher” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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What owners say about Karcher

Verbatim excerpts from Reddit threads that mention the brand.

Overall, I'm really happy with my Karcher pressure washer. It's a powerful tool that's made cleaning a breeze (well, a powerful breeze!). Just ...
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Karcher recalls

The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Karcher as of 2026-11-02.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Karcher found in federal court records.

What to buy from Karcher

Best-rated Karcher products

Kärcher 25' High Pressure Extension Hose for Pressure Washers up to 3600 PSI - with Adapters Included - Quick Connect or

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Kärcher Pressure Washer K1700 Cube, CETA Certified, 3 Spray Nozzles, Detergent Tank, for Cars, Driveways, Siding, Patios

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6.288-050.0 Pump Oil, Synthetic 15W40 1 Liter

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Kärcher KB 5 Electric Floor Sweeper Broom, for Carpets, Hardwood Floors and Tiles, Lightweight and Cordless, Ideal for F

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Karcher customer service and warranty

Phone
1-877-722-6555
Support page
Official support source

Who makes Karcher

Company
Kärcher source
Country
Germany source
Founded
1945 source
Headquarters
Winnenden source
Founders
Alfred Kärcher source
Trademark (USPTO)
ALFRED KARCHER GMBH & CO. (GERMANY); first registered 1983 source

FAQ

Is Karcher a good brand?

Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.

How many recalls has Karcher had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns Karcher?

USPTO lists ALFRED KARCHER GMBH & CO. (Germany) as the owner of the Karcher trademark, first registered 1983.

Who makes Karcher?

The Karcher brand belongs to ALFRED KARCHER GMBH & CO.

Where is Karcher from?

Karcher is a company from Germany, headquartered in Winnenden.

Where is Karcher based?

Winnenden.

When was Karcher founded?

1945.

Has Karcher had product recalls?

The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Karcher as of 2026-11-02.

What is the Karcher customer service number?

1-877-722-6555.

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How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

Karcher: owner satisfaction Medium + safety record Clean = Generally good

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