On Feb. 05, 2026 , The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to consumers to immediately cease using the PurSteam travel steamer.
According to the assessment of CPSC, the steamers may expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
There are currently more than 400 reports of hot water being expelled, and over 50 reported burn injuries across models and makes between 2020 and 2025.
Are the PurSteam Travel Steamers Recalled?
Yes, Aterian, Inc, of Summit, New Jersey announced a product safety recall.
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
- 4619
The PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer is white with a triangular-shaped opening for the steam vents.“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. “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.
The steamers were sold online through Pursteam.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com between Dec. 2020 through April 2025 for $15 to $35 for the PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer model PS-510, and from Dec. 2020 through Jan. 2024 for between about $11 and $30 for the PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer model PS-550.
Related Content: Other Recent Steamer Lawsuits and Recalls.
The lawyers at Johnson//Becker are currently representing a number of consumers who were injured by defective products. Below is a list of other potentially dangerous steamers.
- CasaClean Handheld Steamer – July 17, 2025
- Vornado Handheld Garment Steamer – Feb. 8, 2024
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