According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard. The July 18, 2024, recall includes over 3.2 million units after at least 157 reports of burn injuries have resulted from using the steam cleaners. The CPSC warns consumers to stop using the BISSELL Steam Shot products immediately.
The recall involves the model series 39N7 and 2994. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the unit. “STEAM SHOT” or “POWER STEAMER” is printed on the side of the product. The steam cleaners come in green, blue, pink, white, black, orange, purple, and red. The handheld steam cleaners were sold at Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide. They were also sold online at Bissell.com, Amazon.com, hsn.com, and other websites from August 2008 through May 2024 for between $35 and $40.
Update April 2026
This recall now involves Bissell steam shot omnireach and omni handheld steam cleaners with attachments with the following model numbers:
- 4155
- 4155L
- 4155W
- 4155G
- 4155D
- 4155J
- 4155Y
- 4155P
- 4171
- 4171L
- 4171W
- 4171F
The model numbers are located on the product rating label on the bottom of the unit. The recalled units were sold in green, gray, white, blue, and dark blue.
The steam cleaners were sold at Target, Walmart and other department and home goods stores nationwide and online at BISSELL.com, Amazon.com, HSN.com and other websites from Oct. 2024 through March 2026 for between $9 and $55.
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