NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
NorthStar hot water pressure washers are recalled due to a fire hazard caused by potential fan wheel failure.
Immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact Northern Tool + Equipment to schedule a free repair.
Recall at a glance
- Units affected
- About 1,416
- Reported incidents
- None reported
- 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.
Why it was recalled
The fan wheel on these pressure washers can fail, leading to abnormal burner operation that may produce smoke or flames, posing a fire hazard. The recall includes three specific models of NorthStar gas-powered hot water pressure washers. Affected units have a serial number with a MONTHYEAR code between 0125 and 0825 and a burner date code between 0125 and 2625.
Where it was sold
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.
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Announced by CPSC
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-08 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission