PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 08, 2026

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 number is 26250. The products were manufactured in China. The recall includes units purchased after December 2020 or bearing specific 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 affected.

Affected Products
The PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer (Model PS-510) is 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. The PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer (Model PS-550) is 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 products 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 steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. 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. 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. 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. Consumers who complete the Recall Request process, including cutting the cord and uploading a photo, will receive 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. Consumers may also email recall@pursteam.com, or visit recall.pursteam.com or https://pursteam.com/ and click on “Product Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

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