Burn Hazard Prompts Recall of 3 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners 

Have you recently experienced an injury from your Bissell product? Read to confirm if you are eligible to receive a full refund, or should file a defective products lawsuit. Bissell has issued an immediate recall for over 3.5 million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in the U.S. and Canada combined.

What Injuries Are Reported With the Bissell Steam Cleaner?

Information released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has shown at least 183 reports regarding the escape of hot water and steam while the Bissell steam cleaner is in use. This poses the potential risk for consumers to experience harmful burns. On top of the reported defects, it was also disclosed that there were 157 minor burn injury cases.

Which Models Are Affected?

The recall includes Bissell Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners models labeled as “steam short” or “power steamer.” To confirm if your model type is included in the recall refund, locate a matching printed label on the side of the device or look for the model series numbers 39N and 2994. You can find these numbers through the product rating label at the bottom of the unit.

The specified models were available for in-person purchase from Target, Walmart, and other department stores nationwide, in various colors, including green, blue, pink, white, orange, black, red, and purple. Consumers were also able to obtain Bissell products through online sites including www.bissell.com,  Amazon, HSN, and others, between the dates August 2008 through May 2024.

Call the Jan Dils Team if You Were Harmed by a Defective Bissell Steam Cleaner

If you have experienced a burn or other type of injury from the recalled Bissell steam cleaner models, speaking with the experienced personal injury team at Jan Dils, Attorney at Law, can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us or fill out a contact form to schedule a free consultation today.