dOver 3.2 million BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners sold since 2008 have been recalled after 157 people were burned by hot water or steam.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting BISSELL Steam Cleaner injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by a recalled BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaner, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
April 2026 Update: BISSELL Recalls 1.7 Million More Steam Cleaners
On April 9, 2026, BISSELL issued a second major steam cleaner recall — this time covering more than 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners that were sold from October 2024 through March 2026.
The CPSC received 206 reports of hot water or steam discharging unexpectedly from the attachments, including 161 confirmed burn injuries and at least one second-degree burn.
These newer models are different products from the 2024 Steam Shot Handheld recall described below.
If you own a BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach or Steam Shot Omni purchased between October 2024 and March 2026, your product is subject to this new recall. BISSELL has set up a new recall page at BISSELL.com/steamshotrecall where consumers can register for a replacement, store credit, or refund.
The recalled products were sold at Target, Walmart, and other stores, as well as online at bissell.com, Amazon.com, and HSN from October 2024 to March 2026.
For a dedicated page on the OmniReach recall, see our BISSELL OmniReach Steam Cleaner Lawsuit page.
3 Million BISSELL Steam Cleaners Recalled After 157 Burn Injuries Reported
In July 2024, BISSELL announced a Safety Recall for about 3.2 million BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners due to a burn hazard.
What is the Problem?
BISSELL recalled millions of Steam Shot Steam Cleaners because they can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, which poses a burn hazard.
How Many People Were Burned?
BISSELL received 183 reports of hot water or steam escaping from the recalled steam cleaners, including 157 reports of people who suffered minor burn injuries.
What is a Steam Scald?
A scald is a type of burn injury that is caused by hot water or steam that comes into contact with the skin.
How Severe Are Hot Water Burn Injuries and Scalds?
Scalds are usually minor 1st- or 2nd-degree burns that do not penetrate to the deeper layers of skin, but 3rd-degree burns can occur with prolonged contact, especially when extremely hot water soaks into clothing and sticks to the body. Scalds can also be 3rd-degree burns if large sections of skin are burned by a big clouds of steam.
Signs & Symptoms of Scalds and Burn Injuries
- Pain
- Skin redness
- Swelling
- Blisters
- Skin appears red, white, or splotchy
- Peeling skin
- Scarring (3rd-degree burns)
- Long-term skin discoloration
Where Were They Sold?
This recalled BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners were sold nationwide from August 2008 through May 2024 at Target, Walmart, other department and home goods stores, and online.
How To Identify Recalled Steam Cleaners
The name “STEAM SHOT” or “POWER STEAMER” is printed on the side of the product. Colors include green, pink, blue, orange, white, black, purple and red.
The recall involves steam cleaners in the model series 39N7 and 2994. The model numbers are printed on the product rating label on the bottom of the unit.
The recalled model numbers are: 39N7, 39N71, 39N72, 39N73, 39N75, 39N76, 39N77, 39N78, 39N79, 39N7A, 39N7C, 39N7B, 39N7D, 39N7E, 39N7F, 39N7H, 39N7J, 39N7M, 39N7N, 39N7P, 39N7Q, 39N7T, 39N7V, 39N7W, 39B7U, 39N7V, 39N7X, 29946, 29947, 29948, 29949, 2994B, 2994C, 2994D, and 2994W.
What Should I Do?
BISSELL is offering either a $60 credit towards another BISSELL purchase, or a $40 refund for customers. To register for a refund, store credit, or to get more information, visit the recall website at www.BISSELL.com/steamshotrecall.
Do I have a BISSELL Steam Cleaner Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting BISSELL Steam Cleaner injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by a recalled BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaner, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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