The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·18110·Announced 2018-03-01

Double Insight Recalls Gem 65 Multicookers Due to Fire Hazard

Double Insight is recalling Gem 65 8-in-1 multicookers sold at Walmart because a defect can cause the unit to overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard with reports of minor property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported but property damage has occurred.

Plain-English summary

Double Insight Inc. is recalling approximately 104,000 Gem 65 8-in-1 multicookers. These multifunctional, programmable cooking appliances were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online from August 2017 through January 2018 for about $80. The multicookers feature functions including roasting, baking, stewing, slow cooking, rice cooking, searing/sautéing, steaming, and food warming. The product is manufactured by Foshan Linshine Technology Co. in Guangdong, China.

The recall is due to a manufacturer defect that can cause the multicooker to overheat and melt on the underside, posing a fire hazard. Double Insight has received 107 reports of overheating, five of which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled multicookers and unplug the unit. To receive a free replacement, consumers should return the product to Walmart. For more information, consumers can contact Double Insight toll-free at 888-891-1473 or visit www.instantpot.com or www.gemmulticooker.com.

The recalled product

Product
Gem 65 8-in-1 multicookers
Manufacturer
Foshan Linshine Technology Co., Guangdong, China
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
104,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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