Pursteam Steamer Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer (PS-510) and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer (PS-550) on February 5, 2026. The nozzle could expel scalding hot water. Recall No. 26-250 covers about 194,400 units and is open. The steamers sold at Pursteam.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com from December 2020 through 2025, for about $11 to $35. Aterian, Inc. imported both models. Reports include hundreds of hot-water incidents and dozens of burn injuries. Anyone who owns one of these steamers should stop using it now. Submit a Recall Request at recall.pursteam.com for a full refund. CPSC also warned on March 26, 2026 that some older, uncovered PurSteam steamers pose the same hazard.

Latest PurSteam Steamers Recall Updates

March 26, 2026: CPSC Warns Owners of Uncovered PurSteam Steamers

CPSC warned consumers on March 26, 2026 to stop using PurSteam steamers not covered by the February recall [1]. The warning covers white PS-510 and white PS-550 units bought before November 30, 2020, and any black PS-550 unit. CPSC logged 92 more hot-water reports for the PS-510, including 30 burns and 3 second-degree, plus 17 more reports and 10 burns for the PS-550. The prior owner, Rapid Medical, Inc., has not agreed to recall these units.

February 5, 2026: CPSC Recalls PurSteam Elite and Mighty Lil Steamers

CPSC announced Recall No. 26-250 on February 5, 2026 [2]. It covers about 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers (PS-510) and about 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers (PS-550). Aterian, Inc. imported both models. The steam nozzle could expel hot water, a burn hazard. CPSC received 80 reports and 14 burns for the PS-510, and 392 reports and 40 burns, including 2 second-degree, for the PS-550. The remedy is a free refund.

Which PurSteam Steamers Are Affected?

Recall No. 26-250 covers two PurSteam steamer models, identified by date code:

• PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer (PS-510): about 75,400 units recalled, imported by Aterian, Inc.
• PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer (PS-550): about 119,000 units recalled, imported by Aterian, Inc.
• Date codes: 2310, 2308, 2305, 2304, 2303, 2212, 2211, 2210, 2203, 2112, 2111, 2110, 0221, 1019, or 4619, or any unit bought after December 2020

Owners can compare the date code on their steamer to this list. The CPSC notice lists every qualifying code in full. A separate March 2026 CPSC notice addresses older, non-recalled PurSteam steamers instead. See Latest Updates and What Should Consumers Do.

Why Were the PurSteam Steamers Recalled?

PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers were recalled because the steam nozzle can expel hot water during ordinary use. CPSC calls this a serious burn hazard. CPSC’s recall notice, published February 5, 2026, traces the hazard to the nozzle’s design. It says hot water can escape unexpectedly during normal, everyday use, posing a burn risk. Those consumer reports of hot-water expulsion and burn injuries led CPSC to investigate the PS-510 and PS-550 steamer models in detail. That investigation led to Recall No. 26-250, covering about 194,400 units combined. The full incident count appears under Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses below.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The February 5, 2026 CPSC recall notice logged 472 reports and 54 burn injuries combined across the PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer (PS-510) and Mighty Lil Steamer (PS-550), including several second-degree burns among the reports for each model. CPSC’s March 26, 2026 warning added further hot-water discharge reports and burn injuries, including more second-degree burns, from older, uncovered PurSteam steamers bought before the recall or sold under a different owner. See Latest Updates above for the exact number of reports and burn injuries logged separately for each recalled steamer model. These reports come from consumers and retailers, not confirmed medical findings. A report to CPSC does not by itself prove the steamer caused every injury described.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who owns a recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer or Mighty Lil Steamer should take the following steps right away:

1. Stop using the recalled PurSteam PS-510 or PS-550 steamer right away, even if it looks fine.
2. Go to recall.pursteam.com, cut the power cord, and upload a photo to submit a Recall Request for a full refund.
3. If the steamer is an older white PS-510 or PS-550 bought before November 30, 2020, or any black PS-550, stop using it right away.
4. Cut the power cord and dispose of that unit – do not sell or give it away. It is covered by a separate March 2026 warning, not this recall’s refund.
5. Watch for signs of a burn injury, such as swelling, blistering, or a second-degree burn. Seek medical care right away, since burns can lead to infection or, in serious cases, shock, according to MedlinePlus [3].
6. Call Aterian or PurSteam at 833-910-6095 (9am-5pm ET, Monday through Friday) or email recall@pursteam.com with questions. To report an injury, contact CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or 800-638-2772.

Legal Options

Several reports describe a proposed class action against Aterian, Inc. over the same nozzle defect. No primary court record names a case, court, or docket for this filing, so none is stated here. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Anyone burned by a recalled PurSteam steamer may want a product liability lawsuit review.

Filing Deadlines

State law sets the filing deadline for a PurSteam steamer burn claim, separate from the recall process. Where someone lives, and when the burn happened, can both shift that deadline. No specific filing window applies to this product. Some states measure from the date of injury, while others use a later trigger, such as diagnosis. A missed filing deadline can end a strong claim outright. Speaking with a lawyer early is the safest way to avoid that outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a PurSteam Steamer Recall Lawsuit Against Aterian?

Yes, there is a proposed PurSteam steamer recall lawsuit against Aterian, Inc., but no PACER filing has confirmed a case yet. Legal Options above explains what that recall alone does not prove. Anyone burned by a recalled unit can still ask about a review.

Where Is Rapid Medical, Inc. Based?

Rapid Medical, Inc. is based in Miami, Florida. CPSC names Rapid Medical as the prior owner of the older, uncovered PurSteam steamers covered by its recent public warning. The notice states that Rapid Medical still declines to recall those units.

What Are the Symptoms of a Burn Injury from a Steamer?

The symptoms of a burn from a steamer range from redness to a second-degree burn, which damages both the skin’s outer layer and the layer beneath it. MedlinePlus notes burns can also cause scarring and, in serious cases, shock or even death. Anyone with these symptoms should get medical care.

Who Made the PurSteam Steamers That Were Recalled?

Aterian, Inc., based in Summit, New Jersey, imported the recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer. They were manufactured in China. Aterian recalled them with CPSC after receiving hundreds of hot-water expulsion reports.

Why Aren’t All Older PurSteam Steamers Covered by the February Recall?

Not every older PurSteam steamer is covered by the February recall. Some units were previously sold under a different company before this recall’s current-production line, and that earlier owner has not agreed to a recall. Check Latest Updates and Which PurSteam Steamers Are Affected above to see which units qualify.

Is There a Time Limit to File a PurSteam Steamer Injury Claim?

No single time limit applies to a PurSteam steamer injury claim, and the recall date does not start or reset it. Filing Deadlines above explains how state law sets that clock. Anyone considering a claim should talk to a lawyer soon.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-PurSteam-Elite-Travel-Steamers-and-Mighty-Lil-Steamers-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Aterian-Recalls-PurSteam-Elite-Travel-Steamers-and-Mighty-Lil-Steamers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury
3. https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html