NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers – Fire Risk (2026)
The fan wheel can fail, causing abnormal burner operation that may produce smoke or unexpected flames during use.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
Brand
Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota is recalling NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers. The hazard is: The fan wheel on the recalled pressure washers can fail, causing abnormal burner operation that can . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Feb 25, 2026