Serious riskCPSC
NorthStar hot water pressure washers recalled for fire hazard
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.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- 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
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
- 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.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,416
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Company 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.
- Recall number
- 26224
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves three models of NorthStar pressure washers: NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washers with item number 157310, NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers with item number 157594, and NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers with item number 157595. The item number and the serial number are printed on a label located on the engine. Only pressure washers with a MONTHYEAR code in the product serial number between 0125 (January 2025) and 0825 (August 2025), and a WEEKYEAR burner date code between 0125 and 2625 (weeks 01 to 26 of 2025) are included in this recall. The burner date code is printed on a separate label. The location varies per product. Product Name Item Number Item Number and Serial Number location Burner Date Code location NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer 157310 Label on engine Label under battery box NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer 157594 Label on engine Label under ball valve assembly NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer 157595 Label on engine Label 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.