The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08147·Announced 2007-12-21

Manttra Smart Series Pressure Cookers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Manttra Inc. is recalling Smart Series pressure cookers because the lid can separate, causing hot contents to spill and resulting in minor burns.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burns) where minor injury has been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Manttra Inc. is recalling approximately 38,250 Manttra Smart Series five-piece stainless steel multi cooker sets. The recall involves model/code number 38270, which is stamped on the base of the 8-quart stainless steel cooker. The sets include a pressure lid, glass lid, steamer basket, wire trivet, and stock/pressure pot. The products were manufactured by TTK Prestige Ltd. of India and sold at major department stores nationwide from June 2003 through April 2007 for between $70 and $100.

The recall is due to a burn hazard. If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. Manttra Inc. has received two reports of hot contents spilling out of the pressure cookers, resulting in minor burn injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure cookers and contact Manttra Inc. to receive a new replacement pressure valve (ZPD valve). For additional information, consumers can contact Manttra Inc. toll-free at (877) 962-6887 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.manttra.com.

The recalled product

Product
Pressure Cookers
Manufacturer
TTK Prestige Ltd., of India
Category
Consumer Product — Cookware
Hazard
Affected units
38,250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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