Tempo International (USA) Inc. and ALDI recalled about 46,660 Ambiano pressure cookers on October 9, 2025. The models are 93550 (KY-318B), 96775 (KY-318A) and 98527 (6L-PC). ALDI sold them from January 2016 through December 2019, for about $40 each.
A design flaw lets the lid come open while pressure is still built up inside. Hot food or liquid can then shoot out and burn nearby users. Tempo has logged 11 reports, 8 of them severe burns.
Anyone who owns one of these cookers should stop using it and contact Tempo or ALDI for a refund. The recall remains open, with no completion or termination announced.
- Action type: Voluntary recall
- Announcement and initiation dates: October 9, 2025 (one Recall Date given)
- Company and responsible agency: Tempo International (USA) Inc. and ALDI, with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Recall or campaign number: 26-007
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Model 93550 (KY-318B), Model 96775 (KY-318A), Model 98527 (6L-PC); six-quart and eight-quart units, printed on the bottom label
- Number of affected units: About 46,660
- Sold at and sale period: ALDI stores nationwide, January 2016-December 2019, about $40
- Hazard: Lid can be opened before steam pressure fully releases, letting hot contents escape
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: 11 reports of contents expelled under pressure, including 8 severe burns, per the firm
- Remedy: Refund: return the intact unit to ALDI, or email photos (cut cord, model/date code) to Tempo
Table Of Contents
- Latest Ambiano Pressure Cooker Recall Updates
- Which Ambiano Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
- Why Were the Ambiano Pressure Cookers Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Should I Do If an Ambiano Pressure Cooker Injured Me?
- Is There a Class Action or MDL for Ambiano Pressure Cooker Claims?
- Is the Sunbeam Crock-Pot Recall from the Same Company as the Ambiano Recall?
- Do I Need a Lawyer to Get My Ambiano Pressure Cooker Refund?
- Who Is Responsible for the Ambiano Pressure Cooker Recall, ALDI or Tempo USA?
- Does the Ambiano Pressure Cooker Recall Cover Units Sold Outside the United States?
- References
Latest Ambiano Pressure Cooker Recall Updates
October 9, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Tempo USA and ALDI announced a voluntary recall of about 46,660 Ambiano pressure cookers [1]. The firm cited 11 reports of the defect, eight of them severe burns.
No later CPSC action on this recall has been published. Owners can confirm the recall’s current status directly with ALDI or Tempo using the contact details below.
Which Ambiano Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
The recall covers three Ambiano pressure cooker models, all sold exclusively at ALDI. Each model number is printed on the bottom label:
- Model 93550 (KY-318B)
- Model 96775 (KY-318A)
- Model 98527 (6L-PC)
The recalled pressure cookers and their inner cooking pots come in either a six-quart or an eight-quart capacity. The CPSC notice does not say which specific model carries which size.
Owners who are unsure of their unit’s model number should check the bottom label. Doing so helps decide whether to keep using the cooker.
The Ambiano brand name also appears on the front of each unit. It is printed again on the unit’s permanent on-product label. That makes a recalled cooker easy to identify at a glance.
Why Were the Ambiano Pressure Cookers Recalled?
The Ambiano pressure cookers were recalled because the lid can be opened before internal steam pressure has fully released. That flaw lets hot contents escape while the unit is still under pressure.
It creates a burn hazard for anyone standing nearby. The CPSC’s notice describes the defect as a problem with the lid and pressure-release mechanism itself. It affects all three recalled model numbers, across both cooker capacities.
The recalled cookers were manufactured in China before Tempo imported them for exclusive sale at ALDI. Tempo and ALDI carried out the recall voluntarily, working with the CPSC rather than under a Commission-ordered recall.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
Tempo USA has received 11 reports of the contents being expelled while a unit was still under pressure. Eight of those reports involved severe burn injuries.
The CPSC notice does not break the reports down by state or by which model number was involved. It states the totals as reported to the firm, not as a confirmed count of every incident nationwide.
These reports describe what consumers told the company and the CPSC. They are not proof that every recalled cooker will cause an injury, or that any specific unit is defective.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone with a recalled Ambiano pressure cooker should take these steps:
- Stop using the pressure cooker immediately, even if it has not shown a problem
- Check the model number (93550, 96775 or 98527) on the bottom label
- Return the fully intact cooker to any ALDI store for a full refund
- Or cut the unplugged power cord and email photos of the cooker and its model number to serviceusa@tempo.org
- Call ALDI toll-free at 800-325-7894 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET) with any questions about the refund process
- Report a burn injury or other harm to the CPSC through SaferProducts.gov
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
Sunbeam Products, maker of the Crock-Pot brand, recalled about 914,430 Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers. The recall was announced on November 24, 2020 [2]. That followed 119 reports of the lid detaching under pressure and 99 burn injuries.
That action is separate from Ambiano’s, but shares the same lid-under-pressure defect. See the Sunbeam Crock-Pot multi-cooker recall for details.
Legal Options
A recall does not automatically establish that a manufacturer is liable. It also does not mean a consumer qualifies for compensation under any legal theory. No court has consolidated pressure-cooker injury claims into a multidistrict litigation [3].
Someone burned or otherwise harmed by a recalled Ambiano cooker may want to discuss a possible pressure cooker lawsuit claim with an attorney. Options depend on the individual facts of the injury.
Filing Deadlines
Deadlines for filing a burn-injury claim over a recalled pressure cooker exist under state law. They depend on where the reader lives and when the injury and its diagnosis happened.
A missed deadline can bar an otherwise valid burn-injury claim, no matter how strong the evidence is. Anyone who thinks they have a claim over an Ambiano pressure cooker should check with a lawyer promptly rather than waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do If an Ambiano Pressure Cooker Injured Me?
If an Ambiano pressure cooker injured you, seek medical care first, then keep the unit, receipts and photos of your injuries. A recall alone does not establish liability, so an attorney can review whether you have a claim.
Is There a Class Action or MDL for Ambiano Pressure Cooker Claims?
There is no class action or MDL for Ambiano pressure cooker claims. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s report from September 1, 2026 lists no pressure-cooker case. Claims are pursued individually.
Is the Sunbeam Crock-Pot Recall from the Same Company as the Ambiano Recall?
The Sunbeam Crock-Pot recall is not from the same company as the Ambiano recall. Sunbeam Products, Inc., a Newell Brands subsidiary, recalled its Crock-Pot multi-cookers separately from Tempo USA and ALDI. Both recalls involved a lid that could open under pressure.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Get My Ambiano Pressure Cooker Refund?
You do not need a lawyer to get your Ambiano pressure cooker refund. ALDI and Tempo handle refunds directly. A lawyer becomes relevant only if you were injured and are considering a legal claim.
Who Is Responsible for the Ambiano Pressure Cooker Recall, ALDI or Tempo USA?
Both ALDI and Tempo USA are responsible for the Ambiano pressure cooker recall, in different roles. Tempo International (USA) Inc., based in Aventura, Florida, imported the cookers. ALDI is the retailer that sold them exclusively and now processes refunds.
Does the Ambiano Pressure Cooker Recall Cover Units Sold Outside the United States?
The Ambiano pressure cooker recall does not appear to cover units sold outside the United States. The CPSC notice names only ALDI stores in the United States as the sales channel. No other country or retailer is mentioned.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Tempo-USA-Recalls-Ambiano-Electric-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Serious-Burn-Hazard-Multiple-Burn-Injuries-Reported-Sold-at-ALDI
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Crock-Pot-6-Quart-Express-Crock-Multi-Cookers-Recalled-by-Sunbeam-Products-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
- https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0