RECALL HIGH SEVERITY

BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners Recall — HIGH Severity

BISSELL · Recalled July 18, 2024 · Appliances

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: July 18, 2024

Fire Hazard

Recalled BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaner (color may vary)

HIGH

Severity

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

Units Sold

Yes

Injuries Reported

Refund

Remedy

Product 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.

Reported Injuries

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

What You Should 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.

Manufacturer 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 [email protected], or online at www.BISSELL.com/steamshotrecall or www.BISSELL.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall Details

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

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 by: BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Country of origin: China

Source

This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: July 18, 2024. CPSC Recall Number: 24309.

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