Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 5, 2026
PurSteam Steamers Recall: Risk of Serious Burn Injury
PurSteam Elite and Mighty Lil Steamers purchased after Dec 2020 or with specific date codes (2310, 2308, etc.) pose serious burn risk. Consumers must stop using and submit recall request for refund.
“PurSteam Steamers Recall: Risk of Serious Burn Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1301-pursteam-steamers-recall-risk-of-serious-burn-injury. Based on CPSC recall #10601 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Aterian-Recalls-PurSteam-Elite-Travel-Steamers-and-Mighty-Lil-Steamers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 5, 2026, that Aterian is recalling PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers due to a risk of serious burn injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer, Model PS-510
PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer, Model PS 550
Date codes: 2310, 2308, 2305, 2304, 2303, 2212, 2211, 2210, 2203, 2112, 2111, 2110, 0221, 1019, and 4619
Purchased after December 2020
Sold at Pursteam.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com from December 2020 through April 2025 (PS-510) or January 2024 (PS 550)
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request. As part of the request process, consumers will be required to provide their contact information and then cut the steamer's cord and upload a photo of the steamer with its cut cord, in order to receive a full refund. Consumers should keep their steamer until receiving their refund, as some consumers may be asked to return their steamer to Aterian with a prepaid shipping mailer.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, the steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. Between December 2020 and 2024, there were 80 reports of hot water being expelled from the PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer model PS-510, including 14 reports of burn injuries. There were also 392 reports of hot water being expelled from the PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer model PS-550, including 40 reports of burn injuries, two of which were reported as second-degree burns.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show that ZWILLING issued a recall for electric kettles on May 14, 2026, due to handle separation risk of serious burn injury. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kidisle Coffe (June 11, 2026) and Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers (Jan. 29, 2026). SaferProducts.gov lists 3 public reports that name this brand and product, 3 of them marked serious.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number: PS-510 on Elite Travel Steamers or PS 550 on Mighty Lil Steamers. The date code (YYMM format) on the bottom label indicates if the product is recalled (e.g., 2310, 2308, 2305).
Brand
PurSteam
Product
PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled steamers to prevent serious burn injuries.
Submit Recall Request
Visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a recall request with contact information and a photo of the steamer with the cut cord.
Keep Steamer Until Refund
Keep the steamer until receiving your refund, as some consumers may need to return it with a prepaid shipping label.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request. As part of the request process, consumers will be required to provide their contact information and then cut the steamer's cord and upload a photo of the steamer with its cut cord, in order to receive a full refund. Consumers should keep their steamer until receiving their refund, as some consumers may be asked to return their steamer to Aterian with a prepaid shipping mailer.
Take action
Contact PurSteam
We’ve drafted a message you can send PurSteam to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10601 — PurSteam Steamers Recall: Risk of Serious Burn Injury
Hello,
I own a PurSteam Steamers Recall: Risk of Serious Burn Injury that is covered by recall 10601 from PurSteam.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request. As part of the request process, consumers will be required to provide their contact information and then cut the steamer's cord and upload a photo of the steamer with its cut cord, in order to receive a full refund. Consumers should keep their steamer until receiving their refund, as some consumers may be asked to return their steamer to Aterian with a prepaid shipping mailer.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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