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Aterian Recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers for Burn Hazard (2026)

Aterian recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers sold after December 2020 due to a burn risk. The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use. Affected consumers should stop using the recalled steamers and submit a recall request at recall.pursteam.com for a full refund, which requires cutting the cord and uploading a photo of the steamer with its C

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
February 5, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
Aterian, PurSteam
Category
Appliances
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Product Images

Recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer – Model PS-510
Recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer – Model PS-510
Label on bottom of recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer – Model PS-510
Label on bottom of recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer – Model PS-510
Recalled PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer – Model PS-550
Recalled PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer – Model PS-550
Label on bottom of recalled PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer – Model PS-550
Label on bottom of recalled 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.

What You Should Do

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.. 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.. Available options: Refund

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Product Details

Models: PS-510 (PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer) and PS-550 (PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer). Date codes include 2310, 2308, 2305, 2304, 2303, 2212, 2211, 2210, 2203, 2112, 2111, 2110, 0221, 1019, 4619. Sold after December 2020. Colors: White. Bottom labels list date codes in YYMM format. Manufacturer: Aterian. Website: recall.pursteam.com.

The Hazard

Steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use. The release of hot water can cause serious burn injuries to the user.

What to Do

1. Stop using the recalled steamers. 2. Visit recall.pursteam.com and submit a Recall Request. 3. Provide contact information and a photo of the steamer with its cut cord. 4. Receive a full refund. 5. Keep the steamer until the refund is processed; some units may be returned via prepaid shipping mailer.

Contact Information

Phone: 833-910-6095. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Email: recall@pursteam.com. Website: recall.pursteam.com or pursteam.com (click Product Recall at the top).

Key Facts

  • PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer PS-510 and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer PS-550
  • Date codes include 2310, 2308, 2305, 2304, 2303, 2212, 2211, 2210, 2203, 2112, 2111, 2110, 0221, 101
  • Manufactured after December 2020
  • Bottom-label YYMM date codes
  • Refund offered with cord-cut photo submission
  • Some units may require prepaid return shipping

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
BURN

Product Details

Model Numbers
PS-510
PS 550
Report Date
February 6, 2026
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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