NuWave Nutri-Pot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

NuWave, LLC sells the Nutri-Pot, a digital electric pressure cooker with a lid-locking feature the company calls the Sure-Lock Safety System. Several people who used a Nutri-Pot say the lid opened while the cooker was still pressurized, causing burns. Court filings against NuWave, LLC allege the Sure-Lock system failed to keep the lid sealed during cooking, letting hot food or liquid escape onto the user. These are civil claims, not government findings, and NuWave has not been found liable. As of September 2026, three individual lawsuits have been filed against NuWave, LLC in Illinois federal court. One case has since closed, and no class action, multidistrict litigation, or settlement has been identified.

Latest NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Updates

June 4, 2026: New Lawsuit Filed Against NuWave

A new individual lawsuit, Manoloff v. NuWave, LLC, was filed against the Nutri-Pot’s manufacturer in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, docket No. 1:26-cv-06629. The court later granted NuWave a short extension of time to respond to the complaint. The case remains active and has not been certified as a class action or consolidated with the other confirmed NuWave filings.

May 18, 2026: Eberle Case Closed

Eberle v. NuWave LLC was marked terminated on this date. It was the oldest of NuWave’s confirmed cases, pending for about a year and a half before it closed. The available court record does not say whether it ended by settlement, dismissal, or another resolution. NuWave, LLC remains a defendant in the other pending Nutri-Pot lawsuits described here.

September 29, 2025: Brodenx Lawsuit Filed

Brodenx v. NuWave, LLC was filed in the same court system as the Manoloff and Eberle cases, docket No. 1:25-cv-11819, and assigned to U.S. District Judge Sara Lee Ellis. Like the Manoloff case above, it is an individual product-liability claim over an alleged pressure-cooker burn injury. It was filed on its own, not as a class action, about eight months before the Manoloff case above.

October 31, 2024: Eberle Lawsuit Filed

On October 31, 2024, Eberle v. NuWave LLC was docketed in federal court in Illinois, docket No. 1:24-cv-11220, alleging a personal-injury product-liability claim over a Nutri-Pot pressure cooker. It was the earliest of NuWave’s confirmed filings, naming NuWave, LLC as the sole defendant, as in the other two cases. The case closed on May 18, 2026, as the entry above describes.

Who May Be Affected?

A person who used a NuWave Nutri-Pot pressure cooker and was burned when the lid opened, released, or came free while the unit was still pressurized matches the circumstances described in the confirmed NuWave lawsuits. Circumstances that may matter include the Nutri-Pot model, when the injury happened, and whether the lid was locked the way the manufacturer’s own manual describes [1]. Court records classify each filing as Nature of Suit code 365. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has not consolidated the NuWave cases into a multidistrict litigation. Only an individual legal review can confirm whether a specific injury fits one of them.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The NuWave lawsuits allege that hot food or liquid escaped a Nutri-Pot pressure cooker’s lid while it was still pressurized, burning the person using it. Complaint allegations are not the same as a court finding or a regulator’s own investigation. Burns of this type range from first-degree to third-degree. First-degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin. Third-degree burns destroy the deepest skin layers and the tissue beneath, according to MedlinePlus [2]. A burn-center study looked at pressure-cooker injuries in general, not limited to NuWave products. It found that 92.7% of the cases reviewed were second-degree burns. Delaying hospital care was linked to a greater need for surgery [3].

Recall and Regulatory Background

No CPSC recall, warning, or safety alert has been issued for the NuWave Nutri-Pot pressure cooker as of September 2026. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. A comparable product was recalled. CPSC and SharkNinja recalled about 1.8 million Foodi multi-function pressure cookers on May 1, 2025. The lid could be opened during use, letting hot contents escape and causing burns [4].

Evidence to Preserve

Preserving evidence early can matter for anyone considering a claim over a NuWave pressure cooker injury. Evidence worth keeping includes:

• The pressure cooker itself, including the lid, sealing gasket, and any parts that failed or came loose, for an expert to examine
• The original box, receipt, order confirmation, or warranty card showing the exact model and purchase date
• The product’s owner’s manual or any safety instructions that came packaged with the unit, which describe how the lid is supposed to lock
• Photographs of the pressure cooker and of the injury as it appeared and as it healed over time, taken as soon as possible after the burn
• Medical records, hospital bills, and discharge instructions from any treatment the injury required, which document the extent of the harm
• Any emails, text messages, or call logs involving NuWave about the incident, including any complaint or warranty claim submitted
• The clothing worn at the time of the injury, unwashed and unaltered if possible, since it may show how the burn occurred

Keeping these items, even informally, preserves options for a later legal review. It does not require an immediate decision about whether to pursue a claim.

Filing Deadlines

Every state sets its own legal deadline for filing a product-liability lawsuit, a rule usually called a statute of limitations. For a NuWave pressure cooker injury, the applicable deadline depends on where the injured person lives. It also depends on when the injury and its cause were discovered, which is not always the same day as the injury itself. Missing a filing deadline can end a claim even when the underlying facts are strong. Anyone considering a claim should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after an injury.

Potential Compensation

People who prove a NuWave pressure cooker caused a burn injury may be able to seek damages. Several categories can apply in a product-liability case. These can include medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. They can also include scarring, disfigurement, and the cost of future care, depending on the facts of the case. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Any potential compensation depends entirely on the specific facts of an individual claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Manoloff NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Still Active?

Yes, the Manoloff NuWave Power Pressure Cooker Lawsuit remains active and is the most recently filed of the three confirmed cases. On July 2, 2026, the court gave NuWave more time to answer the complaint.

Have Settlements Been Paid in NuWave Pressure Cooker Lawsuits?

No, no settlement has been publicly reported in a NuWave pressure cooker lawsuit as of September 22, 2026. No verdict has been reported in any of the NuWave cases, based on the available court record.

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

Yes, the NuWave Power Pressure Cooker and the NuWave Nutri-Pot refer to the same product line, made by NuWave, LLC. It is a different, unrelated product from pressure cookers sold under other brand names. Lawsuits and recalls involving those other products do not apply to the NuWave Nutri-Pot.

What Does the Research Say About Pressure Cooker Burns?

The research on pressure cooker burns cited elsewhere on this page also found that the injuries disproportionately affect women. Women made up about 97.6% of the cases in that burn-center study. The average patient age was around 36 years.

What Body Areas Are Most Often Burned in Pressure Cooker Accidents?

The body areas most often burned in pressure cooker accidents are the head, neck, and chest, according to a burn-center study. That study found the head or neck affected in 65.9% of cases and the chest affected in 61%.

How Common Are Pressure Cooker Burns in Emergency Rooms?

Pressure cooker burns are not common in emergency rooms, but they still make up a measurable share of burn-center admissions. The same burn-center study cited above found these injuries were 1.2% of all admissions, 41 of 3,410 cases treated.

References

1. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1265809/Nuwave-Nutri-Pot-6q.html
2. https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html
3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13254451/
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/SharkNinja-Recalls-1-8-Million-Foodi-Multi-Function-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported