Name of Product: NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
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.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: January 29, 2026
Units: About 1,416
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 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 |
Remedy: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Manufacturer(s): Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault, Minnesota
Manufactured In: United States
Recall number: 26-224
Fast Track Recall
Consumer 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.

