[Recalled] NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers — This recall involves three models of NorthStar pressure washers: NorthStar Gas… | CPSC 2026-01-29
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 26224 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 29 January 2026 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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 Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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