CPSC recall 23-256, announced August 10, 2023, covers Electric and stovetop pressure cookers (about 860,000 units). 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. The notice cites 63 incident reports and 61 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Sensio for a refund. Recall contact: call 855-647-3125, or go to recall.sensiobrands.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
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. 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 Bella Pro Series 90072 6-Qt 90073 8-Qt Crux 14721 8-Qt Cooks 22276 6-Qt
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Sensio for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Electric and stovetop
- Product type
- Pressure cookers
- Recall number
- 23-256
- Units
- About 860,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
Recall contact information
Sensio toll-free at 855-647-3125 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://recall.sensiobrands.com, which may also be accessed from https://bellahousewares.com and https://cruxkitchen.com by clicking on "Pressure Cooker Recall" in the Home Page banner and then on "Click here for more info," or by clicking on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the home page under the "Pressure Cooker Recall" section.
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