CPSC recall · Reported February 5, 2026
Aterian Recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury
The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers purc….
Aterian Recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers Due to Risk of Ser… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 5, 2026. Reason: The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.c…. Verify recall #26250 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers..
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- agency class
- February 5, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26250 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26250 |
| Date reported | February 5, 2026 |
| Date initiated | February 5, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and about 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request. As part o…
- Check the recall number (26250) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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