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Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire 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.

Read the official notice → NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
Date
2026-01-29
Country
United States
Brand
Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing, of Faribault,…
Product
NorthStar Hot Water Pressure Washers
Units
About 1,416
Category
Tools & DIY
Source
CPSC

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  1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
  2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
  3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

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