Bissell has initiated a recall of nearly 2 million home steam cleaners following over 100 reports of serious burn injuries associated with one of its attachments, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) [1]. The recall specifically affects the Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners, with the CPSC noting that the attachments can unexpectedly detach, exposing users to hot steam or water and posing a serious burn hazard [1].
The CPSC reported that Bissell received 206 reports of steam escaping from the cleaners and 161 reports of burn injuries, including one case of a second-degree or partial thickness burn [1]. Approximately 1.7 million steamers were recalled in the U.S. and 96,000 units in Canada [1]. The affected products were sold between October 2024 and March 2026 at department stores such as Target and Walmart, as well as online through Amazon and the Bissell website [1].
Bissell stated it is working in full cooperation with the CPSC and Health Canada to voluntarily recall the attachments of the affected models, emphasizing that consumer safety is its top priority [1]. The company advised owners to stop using the attachments and to contact Bissell for replacements via steamshot2026.com [1].
This recall follows a previous action in 2024, when Bissell recalled 3.2 million Steamshot Deluxe steamers due to 157 reports of minor burn injuries and 26 other incidents of hot steam being expelled without resulting injuries [1].
CONCLUSION
Bissell's recall of nearly 2 million steam cleaners marks a significant response to consumer safety concerns, with over 100 serious burn injuries reported. The company's proactive cooperation with regulators and provision of replacement attachments aim to mitigate further risks. The scale and severity of the recall are likely to have a high market impact, especially given the prior recall history.