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PurSteam Mighty Lil and Elite Travel Steamers
Case Name (Date)
Brannon et al. v. Aterian, Inc.
26-cv-2381, D.N.J.
(March 2026)
Product/Service
PurSteam Mighty Lil and Elite Travel handheld steamers
Allegations
Marketing that the brand provides safe and reliable products when its handheld steamers may cause burns due to a defect that may cause them to expel scalding water during normal use
Status
Pending
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