Reported Jan 29, 2026
Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing of Faribault, Minnesota
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
- Amount recalled
- About 1,416
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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