CPSC2026-01-29
Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota
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-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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