RECALL: 161 injuries reported as major cleaning company faces recall in Canada

Attachments for certain cleaning products have been recalled amid 160 reported injuries in the United States and one in Canada.

In a notice published Thursday, Health Canada said the attachments for certain steam cleaners “can unexpectedly detach … and expel hot water or steam onto users during use, posing a burn hazard.”

“This recall involves attachments for Bissell brand Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners, model numbers: 4171B, 4171C, 4171D, 4171H, 4171J, and 4171X,” officials said.

Here’s a look at the list, via Health Canada:

• Model 4171B — Steam Shot Omni
  UPC: 011120280944
• Model 4171C — Steam Shot Omni
  UPC: 011120280951
• Model 4171D — Steam Shot Omni
  UPC: 011120280913
• Model 4171H — Steam Shot OmniReach
  UPC: 011120280906
• Model 4171J — Steam Shot Omni
  UPC: 011120280920
• Model 4171X — Steam Shot OmniReach
  UPC: 011120280937

As of March 19, the company has received one report of hot water or steam unexpectedly escaping from the attachments in Canada, resulting in one burn injury.

In the U.S., the company has received 205 reports of hot water or steam unexpectedly escaping, including 160 reports of burn injuries.

There were 95,788 units of the affected products sold in Canada from October 2024 to March 2026, while 1,211,522 were sold in the United States.

Consumers are being advised to stop using them and to contact Bissell for free new attachments.

“Consumers should visit www.steamshot2026.com to register for the recall and for instructions on how to participate in the recall, including how to upload a photo showing proof of disposal of the affected products,” Health Canada said.

Bissell can be reached by phone at 1-855-739-1702 and by email at [email protected].

Product images via Health Canada