Side by side
| Bissell | Dirt Devil | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Mixed | Generally good |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 3 | 0 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 8 | 4 |
| Most recent recall | 2026-04-09: BISSELL Recalls Over One Million Steam Shot OmniReach Steam Cleaners Due to Risk of Serious Burn Hazard from Attachments | 2016-02-02: Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | High | Medium |
| Product lawsuits on record | None found | None found |
| Company behind the brand | BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (trademark owner) | Techtronic Industries |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (Michigan, USA) | Techtronic Cordless GP (Nevada, USA) |
| Made in (recalled products) | China 5, Mexico 1, United States 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country) | China 3, Hong Kong 1 (of 4 recalls listing a country) |
| Customer service | Official support page | 1-800-321-1134 |
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FAQ
Is Bissell better than Dirt Devil?
Dirt Devil (Generally good) comes out ahead of Bissell (Mixed) by our formula.
Which has more recalls, Bissell or Dirt Devil?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 3 for Bissell and 0 for Dirt Devil; across all years, 8 and 4.
Are Bissell and Dirt Devil the same company?
No shared owner on record: Bissell trademark owner BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (Michigan, USA), Dirt Devil trademark owner Techtronic Cordless GP (Nevada, USA).