RECALL: 157 report burns from Bissel steam cleaner

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a Fast Track Recall for over 3 million handheld steam cleaners linked to 157 burn injuries.

The Bissel Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners are being recalled because they can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard.

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

The cleaners were 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

The 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.

The CPSC says owners of the product should immediately stop using the recalled steam cleaners and contact Bissel 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 the cut cord.

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 RecallNA@bissell.com, or online at www.BISSELL.com/steamshotrecall or www.BISSELL.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.