CPSC Recall in 2026: Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 26-224

Date: January 29, 2026

Product Name: NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers

Recall 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 NameItem Number Item Number and Serial Number location Burner Date Code locationNorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer 157310Label on engineLabel under battery boxNorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer 157594Label on engineLabel under ball valve assemblyNorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer157595Label on engineLabel under NorthStar logo

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,416

Incidents:

None reported

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.

Manufactured In:

United States