Product Returns
Returns Policy
Eligible products may be returned within 60 days of receipt for a refund or exchange. Products should be returned unused and in their original condition. A restocking fee of up to 15% may apply to products that are not defective or are returned used, opened, incomplete or without their original packaging.
Factory-shipped products require approval from the manufacturer before they can be returned and should not be returned directly to Northern Tool. These products may also be subject to a restocking fee of up to 15%.
Return Exceptions
- Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: During the threat or occurrence of a severe weather event or natural disaster, sales of generators, chainsaws and water pumps may be designated as final. This applies to purchases made in Northern Tool stores, by phone or online, including products shipped to a customer or picked up at a store.
These restrictions help preserve the availability of critical equipment for customers and communities that need it during an emergency. Manufacturer warranty coverage remains in effect, and eligible product service claims will be honored and processed according to the manufacturer’s warranty policy. - Gas and Diesel-Powered Products: Gas and diesel-powered products cannot be returned to Northern Tool after they have been fueled or oiled. Products that have been fueled or oiled must be taken to an authorized service center for evaluation and repair, which may be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Custom Orders: Custom and built-to-order products are nonreturnable. This includes products ordered with a customer-requested finish, color, size, configuration or other specific attribute.
- Other Nonreturnable Products: NorTrac equipment, surface cleaners, gang reels, winches, reconditioned forklifts, books, DVDs, CDs, videos, blueprints, clearance items and electronic auction items are nonreturnable.
How To Return Your Purchase
Returning Northern Tool Store Purchases
Purchases made at a Northern Tool store must be returned to a Northern Tool store location. If you made an online purchase at a Northern Tool store, please follow the Northern Tool Website and Catalog return instructions.
Returning Northern Tool Website and Catalog Purchases
If Your Products Arrived Damaged
Please carefully inspect any packages before signing for them. In the event of an issue, contact the shipping carrier that delivered your package within 24 hours of receiving it.
First, Get a Return Authorization Number
Then, Bring Your Returned Products to a Northern Tool Store
Products purchased on www.northerntool.com, by phone or catalog that are not factory shipped may be returned to your local Northern Tool + Equipment store. To expedite your return at the store, please bring your packing slip, order number, or return authorization number along with your products for return. Find a store near you.
Or, Ship Your Returned Products to Northern Tool
Refer to the return form printed on the back of your invoice, and write down the return authorization number in the space provided. Use the return form as a new shipping label. Apply it to the original box or use a sturdy substitute to ship products. You may choose any shipping carrier.
Processing your return via shipment will take 2-4 weeks. Refunds are for the cost of the products only.
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