PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers

Aterian, Inc., of Summit, New Jersey has recalled PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on February 5, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers, with approximately About 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and about 119,000 PurSteam Mighty L… affected. The company behind the recall is Aterian, Inc., of Summit, New Jersey.

From the official recall notice: “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 windo…”

Why was PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers recalled?

According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.

A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.

Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: 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. Between December 2020 and 2024, there were 39…

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

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…”

About this recall

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