PurSteam Travel and Lil Steamers – burn risk (2026)
The steamer may unexpectedly expel hot water during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers. The hazard is: The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to c. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers purchased after December 2020 or with one of the following date codes: 2310, 2308, 2305, 2304, 2303, 2212, 2211, 2210, 2203, 2112, 2111, 2110, 0221, 1019, and 4619. The PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer is white with a triangular-shaped opening for the steam vents. The "PurSteam" logo is printed below a wave-shaped water reservoir window, and "Model: PS-510" is printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer is white with an oblong-shaped opening for the steam vents. The "PurSteam" logo is printed below the water reservoir window, and "Model: PS 550" is printed on a label on the bottom of the product. On both steamer models, the manufacture date (date code) is located on a label on the bottom of the product in YYMM format.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Feb 25, 2026