PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 11, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers

Brand: PurSteam

Hazards: Burn Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Laceration Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #10601 |
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Recall Summary

Product PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers
Brand PurSteam
Category Consumer Goods
Recall Number 10601
Hazard Burn Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Laceration Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date February 05, 2026
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers (Model PS-510) and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers (Model PS-550). The recall was initiated by Aterian, Inc., of Summit, New Jersey, and published on February 5, 2026. The recall notice states that the steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. The recall includes units purchased after December 2020 or bearing specific date codes.

Affected Products
The recalled products are:
– PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer (Model PS-510): White, with a triangular-shaped opening for the steam vents. The “PurSteam” logo is printed below a wave-shaped water reservoir window. “Model: PS-510” is printed on a label on the bottom of the product.
– PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer (Model PS-550): White, with an oblong-shaped opening for the steam vents. The “PurSteam” logo is printed below the water reservoir window. “Model: PS 550” is printed on a label on the bottom of the product.

On both models, the manufacture date (date code) is located on a label on the bottom of the product in YYMM format. The recall applies to units 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.

Approximately 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and approximately 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers are included in this recall. The products were manufactured in China.

The steamers were sold online at Pursteam.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com from December 2020 through April 2025 for between about $15 and $35 for the PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer (Model PS-510), and from December 2020 through January 2024 for between about $11 and $30 for the PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer (Model PS-550).

Hazard Information
The recall notice states that the steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

According to 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 392 reports of hot water being expelled from the PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer model PS-550, including 40 reports of burn injuries, two of which were reported as second-degree burns. The recall notice also states there are additional reports of hot water being expelled from both steamer models, including reports of burn injuries, from before Aterian’s acquisition of PurSteam in December 2020.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers. Consumers should 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.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Aterian toll free at 833-910-6095 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@pursteam.com, or online at recall.pursteam.com or at https://pursteam.com/ and click on “Product Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Timeline

  • **February 05, 2026** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#10601).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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