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3 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.
Bissell makes vacuums, carpet cleaners and steam cleaners, and Amazon owners rate its products highly. USPTO lists Bissell Homecare, Inc. of Michigan as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists 8 recalls, 3 in the last three years, including Steam Shot handheld steam cleaners over burn hazards and Multi Reach vacuums over fire risk.
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What owners say about Bissell
This afternoon I went to use my carpet cleaner and it started buzzing and smoking. I called Bissel customer service and Yadiell was extremely helpful. He was able to join be via video call and we were not able to locate the problem, so he offered to replace my carpet cleaner. Ive been a long time fan of Bissel for what they do for shelter pets, but 10/10 for customer service as well. I also love…
Pet Pro is one of their most expensive carpet cleaners. Constantly breaks, I’m running 2 machines so when one is in for repair, which it always is I have a spare. Their customer service today with Wei is the WORST very WORST experience I’ve ever had in the years as an absolute fed up customer of theirs. It’s only ad the warranty is 5 years I have to put up with this appalling product and…
I recently purchased a Bissell Fur Finder stick vac. It is by far the worst vacuum cleaner I have ever owned. The suction is weak, it leaves fur and hair behind on the floor detectable by the products lights. I spend more time vacuuming because it is so powerless. It is completely useless. I clean the filter and pipes daily after each use but this makes no difference. Waste of money
Bissell recalls
- 2026
- 2026-04-09Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners with attachments. The recalled steam cleaners' attachments can unexpectedly detach from the steam cleaners and expel hot water or steam onto users during use, posing a serious… CPSC notice
- 2024
- 2024-07-18BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners. The recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard. CPSC notice
- 2024-02-01BISSELL® brand Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners. The vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. CPSC notice
Show 5 earlier recalls (1993-2023)
- 2023
- 2023-04-06BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551R and 25518. The circuit board inside the vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. CPSC notice
- 2023-01-12BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551, 2551W and 25519. The circuit board inside the vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. CPSC notice
- 2005
- 2005-02-11Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers. The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. CPSC notice
- 2000
- 2000-04-04Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers. The power cord insulation can tear where the cord attaches to the vacuum, exposing bare wires. CPSC notice
- 1993
- 1993-08-19Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers. Laceration CPSC notice
Product-related lawsuits
No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Bissell found in federal court records.
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Bissell customer service and warranty
- Support page
- Official support source
Who makes Bissell
- Trademark (USPTO)
- BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (MICHIGAN, USA); first registered 2006 source
- Made in (recalled products)
- China 5, Mexico 1, United States 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country)
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FAQ
Is Bissell a good brand?
Use caution. 3 CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.
How many recalls has Bissell had in the last 3 years?
3 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Who owns Bissell?
USPTO lists BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (Michigan, USA) as the owner of the Bissell trademark, first registered 2006.
Who makes Bissell?
The Bissell brand belongs to BISSELL Homecare, Inc.. CPSC recall records show Bissell products made in China 5, Mexico 1, United States 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country).
Where is Bissell from?
The Bissell trademark owner, BISSELL Homecare, Inc., is based in Michigan, USA.
Where are Bissell products made?
Recalled Bissell products listed by the CPSC were made in China 5, Mexico 1, United States 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country).
Has Bissell had product recalls?
Yes. The CPSC lists 8 recalls for Bissell. The most recent, on 2026-04-09: BISSELL Recalls Over One Million Steam Shot OmniReach Steam Cleaners Due to Risk of Serious Burn Hazard from Attachments.
How do I contact Bissell customer service?
Bissell customer service can be reached through the official support page https://support.bissell.com/.