Nutrex pressure cookers™ recall 18-752

Nutrex pressure cookers™

Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Nutrex pressure cookers™ from Nutrex on August 2, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

2153.DW

Additional identifying details

This recall involves Nutrex pressure cookers with model number 2153.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Nutrex
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.