Recall #26-224 · Published January 29, 2026

NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers

Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers from NorthStar Hot Water on January 29, 2026. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer (Item #157310)
NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer (Item #157310)
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Additional identifying details

The item number and the serial number are printed on a label located on the engine.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota
Recall number
26-224
Units
About 1,416
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
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.

NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers

Recall contact information

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.

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