Aterian 2026-02-05 Other serious CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-26250
PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers Recall
Issued February 5, 2026 · Aterian · 75,400,119,000 units affected
In February 2026, Aterian recalled the PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers, a serious other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Aterian to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Aterian
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- February 5, 2026
- Units affected
- 75,400,119,000
- Sold at
- 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 number
- CPSC-26250
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Aterian has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 75,400,119,000 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 17th Other recall we've logged in 2026.