NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 11, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves three models of NorthStar brand hot water pressure washers. The recall was initiated by Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota, and was published on January 29, 2026. The recall notice is identified as Recall Number 26224. Approximately 1,416 units are affected in the United States.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are:
– NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer, item number 157310.
– NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer, item number 157594.
– NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer, item number 157595.

The item number and 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 of the burner date code varies per product:
– For item 157310, the burner date code label is located under the battery box.
– For item 157594, the burner date code label is located under the ball valve assembly.
– For item 157595, the burner date code label is located under the NorthStar logo.

The products were 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. The manufacturer is Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota. The products were manufactured in the United States.

3. Hazard Information
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. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers. Consumers should 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.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free repair. The repair will be performed by an authorized technician at a Northern Tool + Equipment service center or a Northern Tool + Equipment authorized third-party servicer.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Northern Tool + Equipment toll-free at 888-518-0342 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also contact the company 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.

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