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Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Lawsuit | Get the Right Lawyer

Consumers are filing proposed class action litigation against Cuisinart for burns, skin damage and other injuries resulting from an exploding Cuisinart pressure cooker and other accidents caused by allegedly defective pressure cookers.

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Table of contents
  1. What’s the problem?
  2. South Dakota Woman Alleges Severe Burns from Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Explosion
  3. Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Models
  4. Are Other Pressure Cookers Causing These Problems?
  5. Can I File a Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
  6. FAQs
  7. Do I have a Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Class Action Lawsuit?
According to several lawsuits recently initiated in various U.S. courts, Cuisinart pressure cookers have been known to burst, leading to serious burn injuries that necessitate urgent medical attention.Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one suffered a burn, scalding or other injury from an exploding pressure cooker, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit against the manufacturer and our lawyers can help.

What’s the problem?

Consumers have reported that the food inside their Cuisinart pressure cookers and other similar brand appliances has exploded out, and in some cases, caused severe burns. Our attorneys would like to speak with anyone who has experienced something like this while using a pressure cooker. You could be entitled to compensation for your injuries through the filing of a lawsuit and we can help.

South Dakota Woman Alleges Severe Burns from Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Explosion

August 6, 2018 – A woman from South Dakota who says she was sprayed with scalding chili due to a defective lid lock on her Cuisinart pressure cooker has filed a proposed class action in Connecticut federal court, according to Law360 [1]. Plaintiff Shelly Wicklund alleges in the suit that she was burned by an explosion of food after she opened the lid of her pressurized CPC-600 series Cuisinart pressure cooker, because of defects in a lid-locking mechanism that the manufacturer claimed would make such an accident impossible.

Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Models

  • Cuisinart CPC-600 6 Quart 1000 Watt Electric Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisinart CPC-600AMZ 1000-Watt 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisinart CPC22-6 Professional Collection Stainless Pressure Cooker

Are Other Pressure Cookers Causing These Problems?

Yes. The exact same issue complained about in Cuisinart pressure cooker lawsuits has been observed in various other brand name cookers. Among them: See all product liability lawsuits we’re taking on.

Can I File a Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?

Only a qualified attorney can determine whether you are eligible to file a lawsuit against Cuisinart, which is why we are currently offering free case evaluations. Simply fill out the confidential evaluation form below to contact our law firm now. Most cases involving product liability allege that a product was sold with design, manufacturing, and/or marketing defects, which typically refers to a company’s failure to warn of a potential defect associated with the device. In the case of Cuisinart pressure cookers, our attorneys suspect that patients may be able to take legal action in light of claims that Cuisinart failed to adequately warn doctors and patients about the risk of a defective locking mechanism, and the risk of the pressure cooker exploding without warning.

FAQs

1. How Can I Determine if My Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Is Affected?

To determine if your Cuisinart pressure cooker is affected, verify your model and serial number on the recall list provided by Cuisinart or consult their customer service for assistance.

2. What Compensation Might I Be Entitled to From a Lawsuit?

Possible compensation includes medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages based on individual circumstances.

3. How Do I Join the Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?

To join the Cuisinart pressure cooker lawsuit, contact a product liability lawyer to evaluate your case and guide you through the process of joining the lawsuit.

Do I have a Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Class Action Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Cuisinart pressure cooker lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new pressure cooker burn cases in all 50 states. Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you’ve been harmed by a malfunctioning pressure cooker, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.