The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·26328·Announced 2026-03-19

Wagner power steamer hoses can overheat and expel hot water

Wagner Spray Tech is recalling 900 Series power steamers because the hose can get excessively hot and the nozzle can expel hot water. Over 50 burn injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers significant injury reports, and the source records over 50 burn injuries, many first- or second-degree, across at least 156 incidents.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves Wagner 900 Series power steamers made by Wagner Spray Tech Corp. of Plymouth, Minnesota, covering the 905e Auto Steamer, 915e On-Demand Power Steamer and 925e Steam Machine Elite Steamer. All models share the same base steamer with different accessories, comprising a yellow and black pressurised boiler base marked "Wagner", a clear accessory storage compartment, handle, wheels, an eight-foot black steam hose and a trigger nozzle. About 700,000 units were sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Target, HSN and QVC, and online at Amazon.com and wagnerspraytech.com from November 2018 to March 2026 for between $130 and $200, with a further 8,000 sold in Canada.

The attached hose can get excessively hot and the nozzle or gun can expel hot water during use and after the trigger is engaged, posing a serious burn hazard. Wagner has received at least 156 incidents involving the hose getting too hot or the nozzle expelling hot water, including over 50 reported burn injuries to consumers' arms, hands, feet and face, many of which resulted in first- or second-degree burns.

Consumers should stop using the recalled steamers immediately and contact Wagner for a free repair kit.

The repair kit consists of a hose sleeve, nozzle cover and funnel.

The recalled product

Product
Wagner 900 Series Power Steamers
Manufacturer
Wagner Spray Tech Corp. of Plymouth, Minnesota
Category
Consumer Product — Home appliances
Hazard
Affected units
700,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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