NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Pressure cookers operate by trapping steam inside a sealed vessel, creating high temperatures and internal pressure that can cause severe injuries if hot contents escape unexpectedly. Consumers injured in an alleged NuWave pressure cooker incident may want to preserve the cooker, lid, gasket, photographs, purchase records, and medical documentation for an individual legal review.

Quick Facts

• Product: NuWave Nutri-Pot Digital Pressure Cooker
• Reported concern: Alleged lid opening or pressure release while the cooker remained pressurized
• Primary hazard: Scalding-hot food, liquid, and steam can cause serious burns
• Recall status: No CPSC recall identified for the NuWave Nutri-Pot

Latest NuWave Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Developments

June 2026

June 4, 2026 – Tanieka Manoloff filed a federal product-liability lawsuit against NuWave LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Court records identify the case as Manoloff v. NuWave, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-06629, and classify it as a personal injury product-liability action. [1]

September 2025

September 29, 2025 – Another federal product-liability action, Brodenx v. NuWave, LLC, was filed in the Northern District of Illinois. The docket identifies NuWave LLC as the defendant and categorizes the case as a personal injury product-liability lawsuit. [2]

October 2024

October 31, 2024 – Angela Michelle Eberle filed Eberle v. NuWave LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Court records identify the matter as a product-liability action and show that NuWave later filed an answer and affirmative defenses. [3]

What Is the NuWave Power Pressure Cooker?

NuWave’s electric pressure cooker line is generally marketed as the NuWave Nutri-Pot Digital Pressure Cooker. Models have been offered in multiple capacities, including 6-, 8-, 10-, and 13-quart configurations.

The Nutri-Pot combines pressure cooking with other programmable cooking functions. Depending on the model, the appliance can be used for rice, meat, poultry, beans, vegetables, steaming, slow cooking, and other cooking functions.

The 6-quart owner’s manual describes components including a pressure cooker lid, floater valve, pressure-release valve, silicone gasket, cooking pot, control panel, and other parts involved in maintaining and releasing pressure. NuWave’s instructions also include safeguards addressing pressure release, opening the lid, gasket placement, and blocked pressure components. [4]

How Does a NuWave Pressure Cooker Work?

An electric pressure cooker heats liquid inside a sealed cooking chamber. As the liquid produces steam, pressure builds inside the vessel and raises the cooking temperature above what is normally possible in an open pot.

The lid, gasket, valves, and pressure-control components work together to maintain that pressure during cooking. Before the cooker is opened, the internal pressure must be safely reduced.

The NuWave manual identifies a floater valve that is involved in indicating pressure conditions and a pressure-release system that allows steam to escape. It also warns users to keep their hands and face away from released steam because the steam can be extremely hot.

What Problems Can Occur With Pressure Cookers?

Pressure cookers contain hot food, liquid, and steam under pressure. Problems involving the lid, gasket, locking mechanism, pressure valve, or other components can potentially allow those contents to escape suddenly.

Potential pressure cooker problems can include:

• A lid that opens before internal pressure has dissipated
• A locking mechanism that does not keep the lid secured
• A floater valve that does not properly indicate pressure
• A blocked or malfunctioning pressure-release valve
• A damaged, improperly installed, or deteriorated gasket
• Overfilling that interferes with pressure regulation
• Unexpected steam or hot-liquid release
• Excessive internal pressure

The presence of one of these conditions does not establish that a specific NuWave cooker is defective. Any incident requires an examination of the particular appliance, its condition, how it was being used, and the circumstances surrounding the pressure release.

A related Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit involved similar allegations involving pressure-release and lid-safety failures.

Why Can Premature Lid Opening Cause Serious Burns?

Pressure allows liquids inside a cooker to remain extremely hot. If the lid is removed while pressure remains inside, the sudden decrease in pressure can cause hot liquids and food to boil rapidly and eject from the cooking vessel.

A person standing in front of or above the cooker may have little time to move away. The face, chest, abdomen, hands, and arms can be directly exposed to hot food, liquid, or steam.

MedlinePlus explains that burns can be caused by hot liquids, steam, and other sources of extreme heat and that deeper burns may damage multiple layers of tissue. Severe burn injuries can require emergency treatment and may produce scarring or other lasting complications. [5]

What Does the NuWave Nutri-Pot Manual Say About Pressure Safety?

The Nutri-Pot manual includes several warnings directed at preventing pressure-related injuries. Users are instructed to check pressure-release devices for clogging and to make sure pressure-related components are properly assembled.

The manual also warns users not to alter safety mechanisms. When releasing pressure, users are instructed to keep their hands and face away from the venting outlet because released steam can be extremely hot.

Troubleshooting instructions also address situations in which the lid is difficult to open. These instructions recognize that the floater valve and remaining pressure can affect whether the lid can be safely removed.

What Do NuWave Pressure Cooker Lawsuits Allege?

Federal product-liability lawsuits have been filed against NuWave LLC involving alleged pressure cooker injuries. Plaintiffs in these cases have alleged problems involving NuWave Nutri-Pot pressure cookers and serious burns associated with the release of hot contents.

A recurring allegation in publicly reported NuWave litigation is that a pressure cooker lid could be rotated or removed while pressure remained inside the appliance. Plaintiffs have alleged that the resulting pressure release caused scalding contents to be projected onto them.

Some complaints have specifically challenged the operation of NuWave’s advertised Sure-Lock safety system. These claims are allegations made by plaintiffs and should not be treated as factual findings that every NuWave pressure cooker has the same defect.

What Is the NuWave Sure-Lock Safety System?

NuWave has marketed Nutri-Pot pressure cookers with safety features intended to help control internal pressure and prevent unsafe opening. The system has been described as incorporating multiple safety mechanisms associated with pressure cooking.

Pressure-cooker safety systems are important because the lid should remain secured while dangerous pressure exists inside the cooking chamber. Lawsuits involving NuWave products have alleged that these protections did not perform as intended in certain individual incidents.

An allegation that a safety system failed in one case does not establish that every unit will fail. Product condition, maintenance, gasket placement, valves, manufacturing variations, use history, and other factors may all be relevant to an individual investigation.

Has the NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Been Recalled?

No CPSC recall has been identified for the NuWave Nutri-Pot Digital Pressure Cooker as of September 2026. The filing of product-liability lawsuits does not itself constitute a recall or establish that a federal safety agency has determined that the product is defective.

A product also does not necessarily need to be recalled before an injured consumer can pursue a product-liability claim. A potential lawsuit may instead depend on evidence involving the particular cooker, the alleged failure, causation, injuries, and applicable state law.

How Do Other Pressure Cooker Recalls Illustrate the General Risk?

Pressure-related lid failures are a recognized safety issue across the broader pressure cooker market. In 2025, for example, CPSC recalled approximately 1.8 million SharkNinja Foodi pressure cookers because the pressure-cooking lid could be opened during use, allowing hot contents to escape and creating a burn hazard. [6]

That recall does not establish that a NuWave cooker has the same defect. It demonstrates why pressure-cooker manufacturers use locking and pressure-control systems designed to prevent a lid from opening before internal pressure has been safely released.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers who used a NuWave Nutri-Pot or other NuWave electric pressure cooker and experienced unexpected lid movement, premature opening, pressure release, or ejection of hot contents may warrant further review. Incidents involving burns or other injuries requiring medical treatment may be particularly relevant to a product-liability investigation.

Consumers should consider preserving the pressure cooker, lid, gasket, valves, power cord, packaging, model and serial information, photographs, purchase records, medical records, and photographs of the injuries or accident scene.

Alteration or disposal of the appliance can make it more difficult for engineers or other experts to evaluate what occurred. A cooker involved in a serious accident may therefore be important physical evidence.

What Injuries Can a Pressure Cooker Accident Cause?

Scalding burns are among the most significant injuries associated with the sudden release of pressurized food, steam, and liquid. The severity of a burn depends on the temperature, duration of exposure, amount of skin affected, and depth of tissue damage.

Potential injuries can include:

• Superficial, partial-thickness, or full-thickness burns
• Burns to the face, chest, abdomen, hands, or arms
• Permanent scarring or skin discoloration
• Nerve or soft-tissue damage associated with severe burns
• Infections or wound-healing complications
• Need for skin grafts or other surgical treatment

Serious burn injuries can require hospitalization, follow-up wound care, rehabilitation, and reconstructive treatment. Individual medical outcomes vary considerably depending on the extent of the injury.

Who May Be Liable for a NuWave Pressure Cooker Injury?

Potential liability depends on the facts of a particular incident and applicable state law. Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, or other companies involved in supplying an allegedly defective pressure cooker may potentially be evaluated when an injury occurs.

Product-liability cases may involve allegations of defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, or breach of warranty. A plaintiff generally must show a legally actionable problem with the product and a causal connection between that problem and the claimed injuries.

NuWave LLC has been named as a defendant in multiple federal product-liability cases involving its pressure cookers. The existence of those lawsuits does not establish liability in a different consumer’s case, and each claim must be evaluated separately.

Current NuWave Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Status

NuWave is currently a defendant in federal product-liability litigation involving pressure cookers, including the Manoloff case filed in June 2026 and the Brodenx case filed in September 2025. These are individual civil cases rather than a CPSC recall proceeding.

No multidistrict litigation or nationwide personal-injury settlement program has been identified for NuWave pressure cooker claims. Consumers alleging injuries generally require an individual review of their product, accident, medical evidence, and applicable statute of limitations.

Do I Qualify for a NuWave Pressure Cooker Claim?

• Did you own or use a NuWave Nutri-Pot or other NuWave pressure cooker?
• Did the lid open, rotate, unlock, or separate while pressure remained inside?
• Did hot food, liquid, or steam escape from the cooker unexpectedly?
• Did you suffer burns or another injury requiring medical treatment?

Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a product-liability lawsuit. An attorney can review the appliance, accident circumstances, injuries, medical documentation, and applicable legal deadlines to determine whether additional investigation may be appropriate.

Legal Process for a NuWave Pressure Cooker Claim

1. Free case review. An attorney reviews the pressure cooker, the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the injuries that resulted.
2. Investigation. Evidence may include the cooker, lid, gasket, pressure components, photographs, receipts, medical records, witness accounts, and product documentation.
3. Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a product-liability complaint may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange records, take testimony, retain experts, investigate the alleged defect, and discuss potential resolution.
5. Resolution. A claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on the evidence and procedural history.

Compensation in a NuWave Pressure Cooker Case

Depending on the circumstances, an injured consumer may seek damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, and other losses recognized under applicable law. The availability and amount of damages depend on the facts, injuries, evidence, and jurisdiction.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Important NuWave Pressure Cooker Legal Developments

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
Manoloff v. NuWave, LLC	June 2026	Federal Product Liability Lawsuit	Filed	[1]	Personal injury product-liability case
Brodenx v. NuWave, LLC	September 2025	Federal Product Liability Lawsuit	Pending in cited docket	[2]	Federal injury litigation
Eberle v. NuWave LLC	October 2024	Federal Product Liability Lawsuit	Filed	[3]	NuWave filed answer
NuWave Nutri-Pot Recall	September 2026	CPSC Recall	None identified	—	No CPSC recall identified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?

The NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit topic concerns individual product-liability claims involving NuWave Nutri-Pot pressure cookers and allegations that hot contents escaped while pressure remained inside. Multiple federal product-liability cases have been filed against NuWave LLC.

Is the NuWave Power Pressure Cooker the same as the Nutri-Pot?

NuWave’s electric pressure cooker product line is commonly marketed under the Nutri-Pot name. References to a NuWave Power Pressure Cooker generally concern NuWave electric pressure cookers rather than the separately branded Power Pressure Cooker XL manufactured by other companies.

Has the NuWave Nutri-Pot been recalled?

No CPSC recall has been identified for the NuWave Nutri-Pot as of September 2026. The existence of individual lawsuits does not itself constitute a government recall.

What problem is alleged in NuWave pressure cooker lawsuits?

A recurring allegation is that a NuWave Nutri-Pot lid could be rotated or opened while dangerous internal pressure remained inside. Plaintiffs have alleged that this allowed scalding-hot contents to escape and cause burn injuries.

What is the Sure-Lock Safety System?

NuWave has marketed its pressure cookers with safety features intended to keep the lid secured and manage internal pressure. Some lawsuits allege that these safety protections failed to prevent premature lid opening in particular incidents.

What should I keep after a NuWave pressure cooker accident?

Potential evidence can include the pressure cooker, lid, gasket, valves, packaging, model and serial information, receipts, photographs, medical records, and photographs of injuries. Preserving the cooker in its post-incident condition may be important if a product-liability investigation is contemplated.

Can I file a NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit without a recall?

Potentially. A CPSC recall is not a prerequisite to every product-liability claim, and an injured consumer’s case may instead depend on evidence of an alleged defect, causation, injuries, damages, and applicable state law.

Is there a NuWave pressure cooker settlement?

No nationwide NuWave pressure cooker personal-injury settlement or multidistrict litigation program has been identified. Individual lawsuits have been filed, and the outcome of one case does not determine the value or viability of another claim.

Do I Have a NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one suffered serious burns or another injury after a NuWave pressure cooker unexpectedly released hot food, liquid, or steam, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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References

[1] https://dockets.justia.com/docket/illinois/ilndce/1%3A2026cv06629/501966

[2] https://dockets.justia.com/docket/illinois/ilndce/1%3A2025cv11819/487105

[3] https://dockets.justia.com/docket/illinois/ilndce/1%3A2024cv11220/467632

[4] https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1265809/Nuwave-Nutri-Pot-6q.html

[5] https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html

[6] https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/SharkNinja-Recalls-1-8-Million-Foodi-Multi-Function-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported