Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18752 · Aug 2, 2018 · Rena Ware
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18752
- Date
- Aug 2, 2018
- Company
- Rena Ware
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Nutrex pressure cookers™
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries.
- Sold at
- Through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for between $750 and $820.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nutrex pressure cookers™?
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 is the hazard?
The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard 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.