CPSC recall 07-509, announced November 30, 2006, covers Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers (about 1,450 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Recall contact: call (877) 710-1527, or go to www.hsn.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled product is the Ultrex-brand 8-quart pressure cooker set, model number 11453.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
HSN has received two reports of injuries, which involve second and third degree burns to the upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these products immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ultrex-
- Product type
- Pressure cookers
- Recall number
- 07-509
- Units
- About 1,450
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Distributor
- HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers
CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 anytime or visit their Web site at www.hsn.com
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