Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 08147 · Dec 21, 2007 · TTK Prestige Ltd.
38,250
units affected
38,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08147
- Date
- Dec 21, 2007
- Company
- TTK Prestige Ltd.
- Units affected
- 38,250
- Product
- Pressure Cookers
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Manttra Smart Series five-piece stainless steel multi cooker sets. The set includes a pressure lid, glass lid, steamer basket, wire trivet, and stock/pressure pot. Model/code number 38270 is stamped on the base of the 8-quart stainless steel cooker.
What can happen
If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure cookers and contact Manttra Inc. to receive a new replacement pressure valve (ZPD valve).
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Manttra has received two reports of hot contents spilling out of the pressure cookers, resulting in minor burn injuries.
- Sold at
- Major department stores nationwide from June 2003 through April 2007 for between $70 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pressure cookers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure cookers and contact Manttra Inc. to receive a new replacement pressure valve (ZPD valve).
What is the hazard?
If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.