Sunbeam’s Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers was recently recalled after 119 reports of lid detachment and 99 burn injuries ranging from first to third degree were made to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). As lawsuits begin to be filed against Sunbeam over pressure cooker injuries, it is quite possible that further reports of these products malfunctioning and/or causing injuries will arise. Consumers who are using...
Pressure cookers can provide a great way to feed a family while reducing the mess and time it takes to cook a balanced meal. However, pressure cookers are not without their risks. Instant Pot in addition to other pressure cookers have been known to cause a variety of burn and scalding injuries when superheated contents inside explode out of the pot while still under pressure. Although a safety lock on these devices is supposed to prevent the...
Product shown may not be the model described in the article.Are pressure cookers safe? The answer depends on the model. According to recent claims, defects are allowing people to open pressure cookers while the contents inside are both very hot and highly pressurized. In fact, anything pressurized and then popped open—accidentally or intentionally—could cause some serious damage.What Does the Law Say About Dangerous Products?Reasonably...