Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 29, 2026
Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers Recall: Fire Hazard from Fan Wheel Failure
Northern Tool recalls NorthStar hot water pressure washers with specific serial numbers due to fire risk from fan wheel failure. Consumers must stop using and get repairs.
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.
“Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers Recall: Fire Hazard from Fan Wheel Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1326-northern-tool-hot-water-pressure-washers-recall-fire-hazard-from. Based on CPSC recall #10583 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Northern-Tool-Equipment-Recalls-Hot-Water-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 29, 2026, that Northern Tool + Equipment is recalling NorthStar hot water pressure washers due to a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the units and contact the company for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washers, item number 157310
NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers, item number 157594
NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers, item number 157595
Serial numbers with MONTHYEAR code between 0125 and 0825
Burner date codes between 0125 and 2625
What to do
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 service center or third-party servicer. Consumers should visit https://www.northerntool.com/recall-details-pw to schedule the repair.
The 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 agency reported no incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Northern Tool + Equipment has issued other recalls for similar products, including the Airedale Heat Pump Recall on Aug. 20, 2026, and the iFIT NordicTrack Rowing Machines Recall on Oct. 16, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Fans Recall (June 11, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the label on the engine for the item number and serial number. The serial number must have a MONTHYEAR code between 0125 (January 2025) and 0825 (August 2025). The burner date code, printed under a specific location on the unit, must be between 0125 and 2625 (weeks 01 to 26 of 2025).
Brand
Northern Tool
Product
NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers to prevent fire hazards.
Contact Northern Tool
Visit https://www.northerntool.com/recall-details-pw to schedule a free repair with an authorized technician.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “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.”
NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washers (item 157310), NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers (item 157594), and NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers (item 157595).
Take action
Contact Northern Tool
We’ve drafted a message you can send Northern Tool to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10583 — Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers Recall: Fire Hazard from Fan Wheel Failure
Hello,
I own a Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers Recall: Fire Hazard from Fan Wheel Failure that is covered by recall 10583 from Northern Tool.
The official recall notice 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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