Aterian Recalls PurSteam Steamers Due to Burn Hazard

Consumers urged to stop using recalled travel and mini steamers that can expel hot water, causing serious burns.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Aterian, Inc. has issued a recall for about 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers due to a risk of hot water being expelled from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. The recall covers units purchased after December 2020 or with specific date codes.

Why it matters

This recall is significant as it involves a large number of potentially dangerous consumer products that have already resulted in dozens of burn injury reports. Consumers should act quickly to stop using the recalled steamers and participate in the refund process to avoid the risk of serious harm.

The details

The recalled PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers are white with a triangular-shaped steam vent opening, while the PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers are white with an oblong-shaped steam vent. Both models have the PurSteam logo and model numbers printed on the bottom. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit the recall website to submit a request for a full refund, which involves cutting the cord and uploading a photo.

  • The recall was announced on February 7, 2026.
  • The recalled steamers were sold online from December 2020 through April 2025 for the Elite Travel model and December 2020 through January 2024 for the Mighty Lil model.
  • Between December 2020 and 2024, there were 80 reports of hot water being expelled from the Elite Travel model, including 14 burn injuries, and 392 reports for the Mighty Lil model, including 40 burn injuries, two of which were second-degree.

The players

Aterian, Inc.

The New Jersey-based importer of the recalled PurSteam steamers.

PurSteam

The brand name of the recalled travel and mini steamers.

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What’s next

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a Recall Request, which involves providing contact information and uploading a photo of the steamer with its cut cord in order to receive a full refund.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of consumer safety and the need for manufacturers to quickly address product defects that pose a risk of serious injury. Consumers should be vigilant about checking for recalled products in their homes and taking the necessary steps to protect themselves.