Aterian Recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10601.
This recall involves PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers purchased after December 2020 or with one of the following date codes: 2310, 2308, 2305, 2304, 2303, 2212, 2211, 2210, 2203, 2112, 2111, 2110, 0221, 1019, and 4619. The PurSteam Elite Travel Steamer is white with a triangular-shaped opening for the steam vents. The "PurSteam" logo is printed below a wave-shaped water reservoir window, and "Model: PS-510" is printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamer is white with an oblong-shaped opening for the steam vents. The "PurSteam" logo is printed below the water reservoir window, and "Model: PS 550" is printed on a label on the bottom of the product. On both steamer models, the manufacture date (date code) is located on a label on the bottom of the product in YYMM format.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10601.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request. As part of the request process, consumers will be required to provide their contact information and then cut the steamer's cord and upload a photo of the steamer with its cut cord, in order to receive a full refund. Consumers should keep their steamer until receiving their refund, as some consumers may be asked to return their steamer to Aterian with a prepaid shipping mailer.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Online At Pursteam.com, Amazon.com And Walmart.com From December 2020 Through April 2025 For Between About $15 And $35 For The Pursteam Elite Travel Steamer Model Ps-510, And From December 2020 Through January 2024 For Between About $11 And $30 For The Pursteam Mighty Lil Steamer Model Ps-550. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10601.
Aterian toll free at 833-910-6095 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@pursteam.com, or online at recall.pursteam.com or at https://pursteam.com/ and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
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Online At Pursteam.com, Amazon.com And Walmart.com From December 2020 Through April 2025 For Between About $15 And $35 For The Pursteam Elite Travel Steamer Model Ps-510, And From December 2020 Through January 2024 For Between About $11 And $30 For The Pursteam Mighty Lil Steamer Model Ps-550. Recall FAQ
Online At Pursteam.com, Amazon.com And Walmart.com From December 2020 Through April 2025 For Between About $15 And $35 For The Pursteam Elite Travel Steamer Model Ps-510, And From December 2020 Through January 2024 For Between About $11 And $30 For The Pursteam Mighty Lil Steamer Model Ps-550. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Aterian Recalls PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury. The notice was published on February 5, 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 75,400 units are potentially affected.