Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers
CPSC Recall #07-509 — November 29, 2006
Product
Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa., is voluntarily recalling about 1,450 Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers. The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders. Name of Product: Ultrex-brand Pressure CookersUnits: About 1,450Importer: Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa.Retailer: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.Hazard: The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.Incidents/Injuries: HSN has received two reports of injuries which involve second and third degree burns to the upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.Description: The recalled product is the Ultrex-brand 8-quart pressure cooker set, model number 11453. The set includes a pressure cooker and optional steamer basket. The model number is stamped on the bottom of the pot.Sold by: HSN's television network, Web site, through its toll-free number and an employee store in St. Petersburg, Fla., from June 2003 through October 2004 for about $90.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 anytime or visit their Web site at www.hsn.com.
Hazard
The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.
Incidents / Injuries
HSN has received two reports of injuries which involve second and third degree burns to the upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these products immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.
Units Affected
About 1,450
Sold At
HSN's television network, Web site, through its toll-free number and an employee store in St. Petersburg, Fla., from June 2003 through October 2004 for about $90.
Importer
Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa.
Manufactured In
China