Bissell Steam Cleaner Recall Issued Following More Than 160 Burn Injury Reports: CPSC

Recalled steam cleaners were sold nationwide at major retailers like Target and Walmart, as well as online through Amazon and other websites.

Federal safety officials are recalling approximately 1.7 million Bissell steam cleaners after more than 200 reports that the devices unexpectedly expelled hot water or steam.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Bissell steam cleaner recall on April 9, warning that attachments on the affected units may detach unexpectedly and release scalding contents onto users.

Steam cleaners are household devices that use heated water to generate high-pressure steam for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces like floors, upholstery and appliances. However, when these devices malfunction, the high-temperature steam can cause serious injuries. Faulty components or loose attachments may release scalding contents without warning, creating a significant burn risk.

According to federal officials, there have been at least 206 reports of the affected Bissell steam cleaners unexpectedly releasing hot water or steam, which have been linked to 161 burn injuries, including at least one second-degree burn.

Bissell Steam Cleaner Recall

The recall includes approximately 1.7 million Bissell Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni steam cleaners sold in the United States, along with an additional 96,000 units sold in Canada.

Affected products can be identified by the following specific model numbers, which are listed on the product rating label located on the bottom of each unit:

The steam cleaners were sold in green, gray, white, blue and dark blue. Depending on the model, the products include an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, a flat scraping tool and an angle concentrator tool. They may also include an extension hose, fabric steamer and steam squeegee. The attachments and hose are gray in color.

Affected products were manufactured in China and sold at Target, Walmart and other department and home goods stores nationwide, as well as online at Bissell, Amazon, HSN and other websites from October 2024 through March 2026 for between $9 and $55.

Officials are instructing individuals to immediately stop using the recalled cleaners and contact Bissell to receive free replacement attachments. Consumers should visit www.steamshot2026.com to register for the recall and to follow instructions on how to participate, including how to upload a photo showing that the original attachment accessories have been disposed of in the trash.

For more information, Bissell can be reached at 855-417-7001 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Saturday, by email at RecallNA@bissell.com, or online at www.BISSELL.com.

Steam Cleaner Recalls

This is not the first time Bissell has recalled its steam cleaners for a similar issue. In 2024, 3 million Bissell Steam Shot steam cleaners were recalled following more than 150 reports of hot water and steam unexpectedly spraying on consumers and causing severe burns.

Other manufacturers have also reported problems with steam cleaner safety. Earlier this year, Dupray recalled nearly 750,000 steam cleaners after at least 15 reports of boiler ruptures, resulting in injuries that included burns, bruises, lacerations, a broken wrist and property damage.

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