Individual lawsuits accuse a Farberware pressure cooker, sold by Walmart, Inc., of a faulty lid lock. Plaintiffs say the lid can open while the pot is still under pressure, letting hot food and liquid shoot out and burn anyone nearby.
The complaints blame a design flaw, a failure to warn, and negligence. Two of the suits identified so far have already closed in the docket, with no settlement or verdict reported.
These are individual lawsuits rather than one combined class action, filed against Walmart, Inc. in different federal courts since January 2022. No CPSC recall covers any Farberware pressure cooker.
- Case or litigation name: Individual Farberware pressure cooker lawsuits (no consolidated caption); most recent: Mayo v. Walmart, Inc., W.D. La.
- Defendants: Walmart, Inc. (every suit found); Farberware Licensing Company, LLC (earliest suit only)
- Court and docket number, when available: W.D. La., No. 2:25-cv-01143; E.D. Mich., No. 2:22-cv-10082
- MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL – the JPML’s Pending MDL Dockets report (September 1, 2026) lists no pressure-cooker docket
- Filing date: Earliest: January 13, 2022 (E.D. Mich.). Most recent verified: August 8, 2025 (W.D. La.)
- Main allegations: Defective lid-locking mechanism let the lid open or detach under pressure, ejecting scalding contents; strict liability, negligence, failure to warn
- Products or people involved: Farberware pressure cooker, sold by Walmart, Inc.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Updates
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Does the Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Allege?
- When Was the First Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed?
- Has Farberware Recalled Its Pressure Cookers?
- What Should I Do If My Farberware Pressure Cooker Injured Me?
- Who Is Being Sued over Farberware Pressure Cooker Burns?
- Is There a Farberware Pressure Cooker Class Action or MDL?
- What Does the Research Say About Pressure Cooker Burns?
- References
Latest Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Updates
April 13, 2026: Mayo Case Terminated in the Docket
The docket for Mayo v. Walmart, Inc. shows the case closed on this date, about eight months after it was filed in the Western District of Louisiana. The entry does not say why.
Chelsa Bernadette Mayo filed the case on August 8, 2025. She says her Farberware pressure cooker’s lid opened under pressure and caused a burn. No settlement or verdict has been found.
August 8, 2025: Mayo Files Suit Against Walmart
Chelsa Bernadette Mayo sued Walmart, Inc. in the Western District of Louisiana. She says a Farberware pressure cooker’s lid came open while the pot was under pressure and threw hot contents onto her.
The filing is one product-liability claim rather than a class action. The docket treats it as a personal-injury case, the same kind as the other Farberware suits below.
March 16, 2023: Green Case Terminated in the Docket
Court records show Green v. Farberware Licensing Co. ended on this date, about 14 months after the Eastern District of Michigan case began [1]. No reason for the closure appears in the docket.
Lasheone Green filed the case in January 2022. She says her pressure cooker’s lid came open under pressure and burned her. Court records show no settlement or verdict.
January 13, 2022: Green Files Suit Against Farberware
Lasheone Green sued Farberware Licensing Company, LLC in the Eastern District of Michigan, one of the earliest Farberware pressure cooker suits. The complaint says the lid opened while the pot was pressurized.
The filing raises strict-liability, negligence, and failure-to-warn claims. The docket shows the case closed in March 2023, with no settlement, dismissal reason, or verdict named.
Who May Be Affected?
Someone who owned or used a Farberware pressure cooker sold by Walmart and was burned when its lid opened, detached, or came loose under pressure has circumstances similar to the lawsuits filed since January 2022.
Two verified suits show this pattern: the 2022 filing against the maker and the 2025 filing against the seller, Walmart.
The only Farberware item on the CPSC recall list is an unrelated 2006 fruit-slicer recall for a cut hazard [2]. That recall does not cover the pressure cooker.
The suits filed so far are individual claims rather than a class action, so no group of buyers is included automatically. An individual legal review of the facts decides whether a case matches an active claim.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The complaints allege burn injuries from scalding contents ejected when a Farberware pressure cooker’s lid opened or detached under pressure.
These are claims made in the complaints, not findings by a court, a regulator, or a medical study. No named verdict or settlement over a Farberware pressure cooker has been found.
Burn-center research on pressure-cooker injuries found that most patients were treated for second-degree burns, most often to the head, neck, or chest [3].
The study is general background on pressure-cooker burns. It is not specific to Farberware, and it does not confirm the injuries these complaints describe.
Other pressure cooker lawsuit pages on this site cover injuries alleged against other brands and models, including recalled and non-recalled products.
Evidence to Preserve
Anyone hurt by a Farberware pressure cooker can help a future claim by saving key evidence right away, before memories fade or items are thrown out:
- The pressure cooker and lid, kept as they were after the injury, if safe to store
- The receipt or another proof of purchase from Walmart, showing when and where the cooker was bought
- Photos of the injury, the cooker, and where it happened, taken as soon as possible
- Medical records and bills that show treatment and any lasting scars, from the first visit onward
- Any messages with Walmart or Farberware about the cooker or the injury
- The model number and date code on the unit, plus the box or manual if kept
Filing Deadlines
State law, not this page or Schmidt & Clark, sets the deadline for a product-liability claim over a Farberware pressure cooker injury.
The deadline depends on where the injured person lives and when the burn happened. Some states start the clock when a doctor confirms the full extent of the injury.
Missing a filing deadline can end a valid claim, even with strong evidence. Anyone thinking about legal action should talk to a lawyer soon.
Potential Compensation
Individual lawsuits over a Farberware pressure cooker burn seek damages when the facts support them. These can include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and lasting scars. No named public verdict or settlement has been found.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation depends on the facts of each claim, and a lawyer can explain what may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does the Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Allege?
The Farberware pressure cooker lawsuits allege that a faulty lid lock let the lid open while the pot was still under pressure. No company admission of fault has been reported in any of the cases identified so far.
When Was the First Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed?
The first Farberware pressure cooker lawsuit on record was filed January 13, 2022, naming Farberware Licensing Company, LLC as the defendant. The case was assigned to Judge Stephen J. Murphy III and was later closed, according to the docket, in March 2023.
Has Farberware Recalled Its Pressure Cookers?
Farberware has not recalled its pressure cookers. CPSC’s database lists only other brands’ recalls for “pressure cooker,” and none under the Farberware name.
What Should I Do If My Farberware Pressure Cooker Injured Me?
Anyone injured by a Farberware pressure cooker can see a doctor first. The next step is to save the cooker, the receipt, photos, and medical records. A free case review can then help identify what to do next.
Who Is Being Sued over Farberware Pressure Cooker Burns?
Walmart, Inc., the seller, is being sued over Farberware pressure cooker burns in every case on record. The earliest case, filed in 2022, also named the maker directly: Farberware Licensing Company, LLC, doing business as Farberware Cookware.
Is There a Farberware Pressure Cooker Class Action or MDL?
There is no Farberware pressure cooker class action or MDL. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s September 2026 list of 166 pending MDL dockets does not include a pressure cooker. The cases found so far are individual product-liability lawsuits.
What Does the Research Say About Pressure Cooker Burns?
Burn-center research on pressure cooker burns found that most patients treated were female. Some needed skin grafts. The study covered one hospital’s cases over nine years, so it is general burn research rather than a Farberware-specific count.
References
- https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=2%3A22-cv-10082&type=r
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Lifetime-Brands-Inc-Recalls-Farberware-Fruit-Slicer-and-Corer-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13254451/