Sensio recalls 860,000 pressure cookers for burn hazard

by: Lara Bonatesta

Posted: Aug 10, 2023 / 11:57 AM EDT

Updated: Aug 10, 2023 / 11:57 AM EDT

(WHTM) — Sensio has recalled its Bella, Bella Pro Series, Cooks and Crux Electric and Stovetop Pressure Cookers due to a potential burn hazard.

According to the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission the lid on the pressure cookers can unlock and be removed during use. The can cause hot contents to splash out unexpectedly and burn consumers.

The recall includes Bella, Bella Pro Series, Crux, and Cooks electric pressure cookers, and Bella stovetop pressure cookers that are six-, eight-, and 10-quart capacity.

The item or model number of the recalled pressure cookers printed on the permanent on-product label or imprinted stamp located on the bottom of the cookers.

The following item and product numbers are affected by the recall.

The commission says consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact Sensio for a refund.

According to the commission, 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.

The recalled products were 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. The price was between $30 and $70 for the electric pressure cookers and between $8 and $18 for the stovetop pressure cookers.

Consumer Contact

Sensio toll-free at 855-647-3125 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://recall.sensiobrands.com, which may also be accessed from https://bellahousewares.com and https://cruxkitchen.com by clicking on “Pressure Cooker Recall” in the Home Page banner and then on “Click here for more info,” or by clicking on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the home page under the “Pressure Cooker Recall” section.

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