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Warning Issued for Thousands of Pressure Cookers Sold at Best Buy over Burn Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls over 43,000 Gourmia cookers due to lid defects causing burn injuries; four severe burns reported in five incidents, CPSC said.
- On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled over 43,000 Gourmia GPC625 pressure cookers after reports of burn injuries and safety hazards, with the importer objecting to the recall.
- Design flaws include incorrect inner pot volume markers causing overfill and a hard-to-see float valve raising the risk of opening while pressurized.
- CPSC records show five reports of hot contents expelling from the cooker with four severe burn injuries, and consumers who filed lawsuits total at least two.
- Consumers are advised to stop using and dispose of the recalled Gourmia pressure cookers after the CPSC urged them to do so, with Best Buy requesting buyers contact Steelstone Group, LLC for resolution.
- Coverage updated Wednesday, Feb. 25, noted the importer objected to the recall and the retailer refused an acceptable remedy, according to CBS Minnesota.
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'Severe burns' prompt recall of Gourmia pressure cookers sold at Best Buy
"Severe burns" prompted the recall of 43,500 Gourmia pressure cookers this week. Here's what to know. (CPSC)
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Best Buy Gourmia Pressure Cooker Warning Follows At Least Four Severe Burn Injuries: CPSC
Gourmia pressure cooker explosion incidents have led to at least two lawsuits filed by consumers who allege they were injured by defective devices. Federal safety officials are warning consumers to immediately stop using certain Gourmia pressure cookers from Best Buy after reports that the lid can open while the unit is still pressurized, causing scalding hot…
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