CPSC recall 18-752, announced August 2, 2018, covers Nutrex pressure cookers™ (about 700 units). The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 13 incident reports and 5 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. Recall contact: call 877-736-2487, go to www.renaware.com, or email CustomerService@RenaWare.com.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves Nutrex pressure cookers with model number 2153.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Nutrex pressure cookers with model number 2153. The pressure cookers are silver colored with black handles. A blue gasket is attached on the inside of the cover. Model number 2153.DW, the month and year of production and Rena Ware are stamped on the bottom of the unit. "DONG WON" is stamped on the base of the main valve. "DWM" is stamped on the blue gasket.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. Rena Ware is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nutrex
- Product type
- Pressure cookers
- Recall number
- 18-752
- Units
- About 700
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- Through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for between $750 and $820.
- Importer
- Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
- Distributor
- Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
Recall contact information
Rena Ware toll-free at 877-736-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at CustomerService@RenaWare.com, or online at http://www.renaware.com and click on the “Consumer Notifications” link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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