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11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 25, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 11reports to CPSC
  • Aug 25, 2026the latest report was made
  • Nov 13, 2021the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Pursteam
Makers
PurSteam USA and Aterian, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Clothes steamersCPSC’s product type: Clothes Steamers (code 255), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Laundry, Fabric Care & Sewing
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Pur Steam”

By month

7 reports from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in August 2026, 7. 4 earlier reports, since November 2021, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20267
August 20251
June 20242
November 20211

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 3 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 4 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Aug 25, 2026, sent to the company Aug 31, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 15, 2026

    The product, in the report: Hand held steamer

    I was using my handheld steamer on May 11, 2026, when hot water spewed out from the nozzle and burned my left arm

    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jul 15, 2019
    Where
    Venice, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 26, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand PurSteam, made or sold by Aterian, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  2. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Aug 22, 2026, sent to the company Aug 26, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2026

    The product, in the report: Pur Steam mini steamer, model PS-510

    Steamer bubbled and spat water and burned me

    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2017
    Where
    Nashville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 28, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Pur Steam, made or sold by Aterian, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  3. First aid

    Made Aug 17, 2026, sent to the company Aug 20, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 4, 2026

    The product, in the report: PurSteam fabric steamer, fast heat aluminum heating element with travel pouch, 180ml capacity

    I was steaming my daughters dress and boiling water shot out from the steamer and burned my daughter horribly.

    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Aug 4, 2017
    Where
    Tuttle, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 22, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand PurSteam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  4. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Aug 5, 2026, sent to the company Aug 10, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2026

    The product, in the report: PurSteam Handheld Steamer for Clothes - Portable Garment Wrinkle Remover for Travel and Home Use - Fast Heating with Auto Shut Off and Leak Proof Design [Upgraded Version]

    I was burned by the steamer when it spit out hot water instead of steam, I received 2nd degree burns.

    Model
    PurSteam Handheld Steamer for Clothes
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Aug 22, 2023
    Where
    Colchester, Connecticut: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand PurSteam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  5. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 4, 2026, sent to the company Aug 10, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2026

    The product, in the report: PurSteam Professional Garment Steamer for Clothes Travel Size, Portable, Handheld

    2nd degree burn

    Where
    Dayton, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 44, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Pursteam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  6. First aid

    Made Aug 4, 2026, sent to the company Aug 10, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2026

    The product, in the report: PurSteam Professional Garment Steamer for Clothes Travel Size, Portable, Handheld

    I was steaming a shirt and water sprayed out of the steamer and burned my skin. It look several weeks to heal and I have a bad scar over the area.

    Model
    PS-510
    Serial number
    4000619
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Aug 29, 2015
    Where
    Annapolis, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand PurSteam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  7. First aid

    Made Aug 4, 2026, sent to the company Aug 10, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2026

    The product, in the report: Pursteam ps510 travel steamer

    Burned by steamer, scalding hot water spurted out of nozzle spraying snd badly burning my thigh.

    Model
    PS510
    UPC
    64067184568
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jul 12, 2016
    Where
    Las Vegas, Nevada: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Pursteam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  8. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 18, 2025, sent to the company Aug 21, 2025, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2025

    The product, in the report: White handheld steamer for clothes

    Using the steamer it spit back boiling hot water on my arm causing serious burns the day before my son’s wedding.

    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 30, 2023
    Where
    Montrose, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Pursteam, made or sold by Aterian, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jun 17, 2024, sent to the company Jun 24, 2024, published by CPSC Jul 9, 2024

    The product, in the report: Garment Steamer

    A hot wire in a Garment steamer melted a hole through the plastic casing.

    Model
    PS910
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 27, 2017
    Where
    Charlottesville, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Pursteam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Jun 8, 2024, sent to the company Jun 12, 2024, published by CPSC Jun 27, 2024

    The product, in the report: Pur Steam portable steamer, model PS 650

    I added water to the water compartment. Then turned on the steamer. The handle became too hot to hold in a few seconds.

    Model
    PS 650
    Where
    Bronx, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Pur Steam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. First aid

    Made Nov 13, 2021, sent to the company Nov 16, 2021, published by CPSC Dec 1, 2021

    The product, in the report: PurSteam World’s Best Steamers ASIN ?B06ZYXLK1B Item model number ?PS950

    Steamer hose melted off and caused a fire hazard

    Model
    Ps950x
    Serial number
    Atg17
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 12, 2019, about then
    Where
    Leland, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 33, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Pursteam, made or sold by PurSteam USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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