Product recall · July 18, 2024

BISSELL Recalls More Than 3 Million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

Recall number 24309 · About 3.2 million (In addition, about 355,000 were sold in Canada) · All Bissell recalls

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

What to do: 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.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

Recalled product: BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners
Recall number
24309
Announced
Product
BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners
Importer
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Made in
China
Affected products
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.
Units
About 3.2 million (In addition, about 355,000 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
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.
Consumer contact
Contact BISSELL toll-free at 855-417-7001 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, email RecallNA@bissell.com, or online at www.BISSELL.com/steamshotrecall or www.BISSELL.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 24309
Last checked

What to do if you own this product

  • Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
  • Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
  • Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
  • Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database. Recall data last checked against the CPSC database on November 9, 2026. Savings Ahead is not affiliated with the CPSC or the companies named; always follow the official notice. Found a mistake? See our corrections policy.