PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers
Recalled by Aterian, Inc., of Summit, New Jersey
Consumer product recall
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.
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
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fire or burn hazard actually means
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.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers from Aterian, Inc., of Summit, New Jersey — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Aterian, Inc., of Summit, New Jersey. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- February 5, 2026
- Recall started
- February 5, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard t…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. 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.
What should I do if I have PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10601. Information last synced from the CPSC on August 4, 2026.