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CPSC2026-01-29FIRE HAZARD

NorthStar hot water pressure washers recalled for fire hazard from fan wheel failure

Northern Tool + Equipment
FIRENationwide distribution

Stop using NorthStar pressure washers immediately

The fan wheel in certain NorthStar hot water pressure washers can fail, causing the burner to operate abnormally. This can produce smoke and flames during use, creating a fire hazard. The recall affects three commercial models made between January and August 2025.

  • Stop using the pressure washer immediately
  • Check the serial number on the engine label and burner date code label to confirm if your model is affected (serial and burner codes from January–August 2025)
  • Visit https://www.northerntool.com/recall-details-pw to schedule a free repair with an authorized technician
  • Contact Northern Tool + Equipment if you have questions about whether your unit is included

Product photos

NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer (Item #157310)
NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer (Item #157310)
NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer (Item #157310) - Serial number location on engine and burner date code location under battery box
NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer (Item #157310) - Serial number location on engine and burner date code location under battery box
NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer Skid (Item # 157594)
NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer Skid (Item # 157594)
NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer Skid (Item # 157594) - Serial number location on engine and burner date code location under ball valve assembly
NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer Skid (Item # 157594) - Serial number location on engine and burner date code location under ball valve assembly
NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer (Item #157595)
NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer (Item #157595)
NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer (Item #157595) - Serial number location on engine and burner date code location under NorthStar logo
NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer (Item #157595) - Serial number location on engine and burner date code location under NorthStar logo
Hazard

The fan wheel on the recalled pressure washers can fail, causing abnormal burner operation that can produce smoke and/or bursts of flames during use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Northern Tool + Equipment to request a free repair by an authorized technician at a Northern Tool + Equipment service center or a Northern Tool + Equipment authorized third-party servicer. Consumers should visit https://www.northerntool.com/recall-details-pw to schedule the repair.
Sold at
Northern Tool + Equipment stores nationwide and online at NorthernTool.com, Amazon.com, Ebay.com, and GNEDI.com from January 2025 through August 2025 for between $5,000 and $10,000.
Affected count
About 1,416
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
Consumer contact
Northern Tool + Equipment toll-free at 888-518-0342 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at inquiry@northerntool.com, or online at www.northerntool.com/recall-details-pw or www.northerntool.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Northern-Tool-Equipment-Recalls-Hot-Water-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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