Electric and stovetop pressure cookers

CPSC Recall #23-256 — August 10, 2023

Recall #23-256 Date: August 10, 2023 Remedy: Refund

Product

Electric and stovetop pressure cookers

Description

This recall involves Bella, Bella Pro Series, Crux, and Cooks electric pressure cookers, and Bella stovetop pressure cookers. The stainless-steel electric pressure cookers are six-, eight-, and 10-quart capacity. The stovetop pressure cookers are five-, eight-, and 12-quart capacity.  The item or model number of the recalled pressure cookers is printed on the permanent on-product label or imprinted stamp on the bottom of the cookers. The item or model numbers of the recalled pressure cookers are:  Brand Electric Pressure Cooker Item No. Size Stovetop Pressure Cooker Model No. Size Bella 14467 6-Qt JY-PC20US-5P  5-Qt   14570 6-Qt JYPC24US-8P 8-Qt   14595 8-Qt JY-PC26US-11P 12-Qt   14682 8-Qt       14710 6-Qt       14718 8-Qt       14719 6-Qt       14780 10-Qt     Bella Pro Series 90072      6-Qt       90073 8-Qt     Crux 14721 8-Qt     Cooks 22276 6-Qt      

Hazard

The pressure cooker’s lid can unlock and be removed during use, causing the hot contents to unexpectedly splash out, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Sensio has received 63 reports of incidents, including 61 burn injuries, some of which involved second and third degree burns to the face, torso, arms, and hands.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Sensio for a refund.

Units Affected

About 860,000

Sold At

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 for between $30 and $70 for the electric pressure cookers and for between $8 and $18 for the stovetop pressure cookers.

Importer

Sensio Inc., of New York

Manufactured In

China