Who owns BISSELL?
BISSELL is owned by BISSELL Inc. (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Evidence: BISSELL — our story, BISSELL Inc (this link no longer opens the document). Last checked .
Key facts
- Current owner
- BISSELL Inc. reported
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Founded
- 1876
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About BISSELL
BISSELL makes carpet cleaners, vacuums and hard floor machines and is the largest carpet deep-cleaning brand in North America. Its pet-focused range, built around stain and odour removal, is the fastest-growing part of a business now shaped around households with animals.
Ownership timeline of BISSELL
Where BISSELL sits in BISSELL
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Other brands in kitchenware & small appliances, and who owns them
The 105 brands in kitchenware & small appliances on Brandtree belong to 36 owners. The largest is Arçelik, with 13.
| Brand | Owner | Owner based in |
|---|---|---|
| Arçelik | Arçelik | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| AQUA | Haier | 🇨🇳 China |
| COLMO | Midea | 🇨🇳 China |
| All-Clad | Groupe SEB | 🇫🇷 France |
| Balay | BSH | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Hamilton Beach | Hamilton Beach Brands | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Amica | Amica | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Baratza | Breville Group | 🇦🇺 Australia |
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About the owner: BISSELL
BISSELL is a family-owned company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, founded in 1876. Brandtree records 1 brand under its control.
BISSELL was founded in 1876 after a Michigan shopkeeper's wife grew tired of sweeping sawdust from her carpet and her husband patented a mechanical sweeper. Anna Bissell took over on his death in 1889 and became the first female chief executive in America; the company is still owned by their descendants.
🇺🇸 BISSELL and other American brands
Brandtree records a controlling owner for 2,549 brands that began in the United States. 478 of them (19%) are now controlled by a company headquartered in another country; BISSELL is not one of them.
- 3-IN-ONE — WD-40 Company 🇺🇸
- Air Wick — Reckitt 🇬🇧
- Ajax — Colgate-Palmolive 🇺🇸
- All-Clad — Groupe SEB 🇫🇷
- Amazon Basics — Amazon 🇺🇸
- American Girl — Mattel 🇺🇸
Official recalls involving BISSELL products
2 recall notices from government regulators matched to BISSELL. Each applies to the specific products, sizes and lot codes named in the notice, not to every product sold under the name.
- BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners — CPSC,
Reason given: The recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard.
Recalling firm: BISSELL
- BISSELL® brand Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners — CPSC,
Reason given: The vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Recalling firm: BISSELL
Matched automatically from FDA, USDA FSIS, UK Food Standards Agency and CPSC records only when the recalling firm corresponds to this ownership record and, for a brand, the brand name appears in the product description. Check the linked notice for exact products and lots. Method.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of BISSELL?
The parent company of BISSELL is BISSELL Inc., a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is BISSELL American?
Yes. BISSELL originated in the United States in 1876 and its owner, BISSELL Inc., is also headquartered in the United States.
Is BISSELL still owned by BISSELL Inc.?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, BISSELL is still owned by BISSELL Inc. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] BISSELL — our story — BISSELL Inc., Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026. This link no longer opens the document.
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