Sensio Recalls Bella, Bella Pro Series, Cooks and Crux Electric and Stovetop Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 23256 · Aug 10, 2023 · Sensio
860,000
units affected
860,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23256
- Date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Company
- Sensio
- Units affected
- 860,000
- Product
- Electric and stovetop pressure cookers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Sensio for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric and stovetop pressure cookers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Sensio for a refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.