Side by side
| Shark | Bissell | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Generally good | Mixed |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 0 | 3 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 1 | 8 |
| Most recent recall | 2015-04-22: Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard | 2026-04-09: BISSELL Recalls Over One Million Steam Shot OmniReach Steam Cleaners Due to Risk of Serious Burn Hazard from Attachments |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | Medium | High |
| Product lawsuits on record | None found | None found |
| Company behind the brand | SharkNinja (no parent company on record) | BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (trademark owner) |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | SharkNinja Operating LLC (Delaware, USA) | BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (Michigan, USA) |
| Made in (recalled products) | China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country) | China 5, Mexico 1, United States 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country) |
| Customer service | Official support page | Official support page |
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FAQ
Is Shark better than Bissell?
Shark (Generally good) comes out ahead of Bissell (Mixed) by our formula.
Which has more recalls, Shark or Bissell?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for Shark and 3 for Bissell; across all years, 1 and 8.
Are Shark and Bissell the same company?
No shared owner on record: Shark trademark owner SharkNinja Operating LLC (Delaware, USA), Bissell trademark owner BISSELL Homecare, Inc. (Michigan, USA).