The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·15741·Announced 2015-07-15

Instant Pot Smart Pressure Cookers Recalled for Electric Shock Hazard

Double Insight is recalling Instant Pot Smart pressure cookers because the thermal probe can conduct electricity, posing a shock risk.

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: The recall involves a significant injury report (electric shock) and a structural electrical defect in a consumer product, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Double Insight Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 Instant Pot 'Smart' and 'Smart-60' electric pressure cookers sold in the United States, with an additional 140 units sold in Canada. The recall involves stainless steel pressure cookers with black molded plastic attachments, a front control panel, and Bluetooth capabilities. Affected units have serial numbers between 1410 and 1503 and manufacture dates between December 1, 2014, and June 1, 2015, which are printed on a label on the bottom of the base.

The recall is due to a hazard where the thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock. The firm has received reports from three consumers who were shocked while using the pressure cooker. The products were sold online at Instantpot.com and Amazon.com from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $250.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Instant Pot for instructions to receive a free replacement base, which includes the entire bottom of the pressure cooker and the control panel. The firm is contacting all purchasers directly. Consumers can also reach Instant Pot at (800) 828-7280 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit instantpot.com and click on "Instant Pot Smart recall" under "Useful Information" for more details.

The recalled product

Product
Instant Pot 'Smart' pressure cookers
Manufacturer
Double Insight Inc., of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Small Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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