BISSELL Recalls More Than 3 Million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-07-18). Hazards: burn. Models: 39N7, 2994. About 3,200,000 units in the US and 355,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24309 |
| Published | 2024-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-18 |
| Products | BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners |
| Firm named in the title | BISSELL |
| Firms | BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,200,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 355,000 |
| Model numbers | 39N7, 2994 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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
The recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners, and contact BISSELL to receive either a $60 credit to be used towards a BISSELL.com purchase, or a $40 refund for each of the recalled steam cleaners. Consumers should visit www.BISSELL.com/steamshotrecall to register for the recall, and for instructions on how to cut the cord and take and upload a photo of the steam cleaner showing the model number and cut cord.
Incidents and injuries
BISSELL has received 183 reports of hot water or steam escaping from the product, including 157 reports of minor burn injuries.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- BISSELL® brand Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaner recalled due to potential burn hazard (Health Canada)
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