By Steve Levine
Published: September 26, 2024 · Updated: June 12, 2026
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
None announced
The opt-out and objection deadlines have passed; no claim-filing deadline has been announced
Estimated Payout
Full refund, $8–$12 cash, or $8 HSN voucher
Tier depends on the steamer model, purchase date, and whether you have proof of purchase
Proof Required
Yes
Unique ID number (HSN purchases) or a receipt for cash refunds, plus proof of ownership and destruction; no-proof claims get the $8 HSN voucher
A class action settlement has been agreed upon after a My Little Steamer national recall that affected nearly 5.5 million people in the United States in 2021.
The My Little Steamer class action lawsuit includes claims for alleged violation of consumer protections statutes, breach of warranty, and a claim for unjust enrichment related to safety concerns with portable clothing steamers sold or labeled as "My Little Steamer."
Hot-water burn hazards continue to drive steamer recalls: in April 2026, BISSELL recalled 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Omni handheld steam cleaners after 161 reported burn injuries.
The total settlement amount is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, it mentions that Class Counsel will ask the Court for an award of attorneys' fees and costs up to $975,000, and the class action will make an application for an incentive award to the class representatives in the case. This implies an estimated settlement amount of just under $3,000,000.
You may qualify for a payout if you purchased any "Joy" or "JM-branded" My Little Steamer from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2020.
The payout amount may vary based on the model and purchase date:
• For all Steamers purchased new from January 2018 through December 2020, you will receive a full cash refund of the purchase price.
• For My Little Steamer Go Mini model steamers purchased new from January 2015 through December 2017, you will receive an $8.00 cash refund.
• For My Little Steamer Deluxe model steamers purchased new from January 2015 through December 2017, you will receive a $12.00 cash refund.
• For all Steamers purchased new prior to January 2015 or for Steamers where you lack proof of purchase, you will receive an $8.00 HSN voucher.
HSN (Home Shopping Network) offers a wide variety of products across multiple categories, including My Little Steamer, prior to the national consumer recall.
You can file a claim online by visiting the Submit a Claim page of the official settlement website, or you can download a paper Claim Form from the settlement website and mail it to the Claims Administrator.
Yes, you may need to provide proof of ownership and proof of destruction. If you have a Unique ID number, it serves as proof of purchase for Steamers purchased directly from HSN. For Steamers purchased from third-party retailers or without a Unique ID #, you need to provide a receipt as proof of purchase for cash refunds.
There is no specific deadline mentioned for filing a claim in the recall or class action settlement. The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement has passed, however. If you own a My Little Steamer, you should stop using it immediately and visit the official settlement website to learn how you can proceed with your claim.
Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.
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Settlement Amount
Estimated under $3,000,000
Product
Joy / JM-branded My Little Steamer (2002–2020)
Recall Year
2021
Claim Deadline
None announced