NorthStar hot water pressure washers recalled for fire hazard from fan wheel failure
What this means
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
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The agency's original wording
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.
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Northern-Tool-Equipment-Recalls-Hot-Water-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Fire-HazardWant us to check the next one for you?
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