CPSC Recall in 2024: BISSELL Recalls More Than 3 Million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 24-309

Date: July 18, 2024

Product Name: BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners

Recall Description:

This recall involves multiple models of the BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in the model series 39N7 and 2994. “STEAM SHOT” or “POWER STEAMER” is printed on the side of the product. The model numbers are printed on the product rating label located on the bottom of the unit. Colors include green, pink, blue, orange, white, black, purple and red.

Hazard Description:

The recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 3.2 million (In addition, about 355,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

BISSELL has received 183 reports of hot water or steam escaping from the product, including 157 reports of minor burn injuries.

Sold At:

Target, Walmart, and other department and home goods stores nationwide, and online at www.bissell.com, www.amazon.com, www.hsn.com, and other websites from August 2008 through May 2024 for between $35 and $40, or $70 for a two-pack.

Manufactured In:

China