The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·23256·Announced 2023-08-10

Sensio Electric and Stovetop Pressure Cookers Recalled for Burn Hazard

Sensio Inc. is recalling approximately 860,000 electric and stovetop pressure cookers because the lid can unlock and be removed during use, causing hot contents to splash out and burn consumers. The company has received 63 incident reports, including 61 burn injuries with some involving second and third degree burns.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text documents 61 reported burn injuries, including second and third degree burns to multiple body areas. Under the severity rubric, significant injury reports without a Class I agency designation warrant a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Sensio Inc., of New York, is recalling approximately 860,000 electric and stovetop pressure cookers sold under the brand names Bella, Bella Pro Series, Crux, and Cooks. The recalled electric pressure cookers have six-, eight-, and 10-quart capacity. The stovetop pressure cookers have five-, eight-, and 12-quart capacity. These cookers were sold through JCPenney, Kohl's, Lowe's, Macy's, and Target stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2015 through September 2020.

The hazard is that the pressure cooker's lid can unlock and be removed during use, causing the hot contents to unexpectedly splash out and pose a burn hazard to consumers. Sensio has received 63 reports of incidents, including 61 burn injuries. Some injuries involved second and third degree burns to the face, torso, arms, and hands.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Sensio for a refund. Consumers can reach Sensio toll-free at 855-647-3125 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://recall.sensiobrands.com.

The recalled product

Product
Electric and stovetop pressure cookers
Manufacturer
Sensio Inc., of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
860,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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