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Fire / OverheatingJuly 15, 2015CPSC #15741

Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Brand
Unknown
Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Instant Pot "Smart" and "Smart-60" electric pressure cookers. They are stainless steel with black molded plastic attachments, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. They are Bluetooth® enabled and can be controlled by an app. "Instant Pot" and "Smart" are printed on the front of the control panel. Serial numbers between 1410 and 1503 and manufacture dates between 12/1/2014 and 6/1/2015 are included in the recall. The serial numbers and dates are printed on a label on the bottom of the pressure cooker's base.

Hazard

The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock.

Injuries

The firm has received reports from three consumers of being shocked while using the pressure cooker.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Online at Instantpot.com and Amazon.com from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $250.

Photos

Instant Pot “Smart” model pressure cookerInstant Pot base
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