Updated 2026-11-02

Most reliable outdoor power equipment brands

Of the 7 outdoor power equipment brands we track, Husqvarna ranks first (Generally good). The order comes from one formula: CPSC recalls in the last 3 years and owner ratings on Amazon.

Best overallHusqvarnaGenerally good

#1 of 7 brands by our formula. 1 recall in 3 years.

Cleanest safety recordKarcherGenerally good

No CPSC recalls on record.

Happiest ownersWestinghouseGenerally good

Highest owner satisfaction of 7 brands on Amazon.

  1. 1Husqvarna
    • 1 recall in 3 years
    • Owner satisfaction: High
    Generally goodSafety record: Some
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  2. 2Westinghouse
    • No recalls in 3 years
    • Owner satisfaction: Medium
    Generally goodSafety record: Clean
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  3. 3Sun Joe
    • No recalls in 3 years
    • Owner satisfaction: Medium
    Generally goodSafety record: Clean
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  4. 4Karcher
    • No recalls in 3 years
    • Owner satisfaction: Medium
    • Founded 1945
    Generally goodSafety record: Clean
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  5. 5WORX
    • 1 recall in 3 years
    • Owner satisfaction: Medium
    MixedSafety record: Some
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  6. 6Greenworks
    • 1 recall in 3 years
    • Owner satisfaction: Medium
    MixedSafety record: Some
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  7. 7VEVOR
    • 8 recalls in 3 years
    • Owner satisfaction: Medium
    Use cautionSafety record: Frequent
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How the ranking works

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

Full methodology

FAQ

What is the most reliable outdoor power equipment brand?

Husqvarna (Generally good) ranks first among the 7 outdoor power equipment brands we track, based on CPSC recalls in the last 3 years and owner ratings on Amazon.

Which outdoor power equipment brands had recalls in the last 3 years?

VEVOR (8), Husqvarna (1), WORX (1), Greenworks (1).