Table of contents
- Latest Crofton Pressure Cooker Recall Updates
- January 27, 2021: Choice Reports About 3,194 Cookers Still in Homes
- December 29, 2020: ACCC Reports Eight Injury Reports and 62% Returned
- November 1, 2020: Sydney Owner Scalded by Crofton Cooker
- December 20, 2017: Choice Says Six People Were Burned
- August 7, 2017: Appliance Retailer Reports the Recall
- August 4, 2017: ACCC Publishes Recall 2017/16242
- August 2, 2017: Aldi and H&H Asia Begin the Recall
- Which Crofton Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
- Why Were the Crofton Pressure Cookers Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Was the Crofton Pressure Cooker Recalled?
- How Do I Get a Refund for a Crofton Pressure Cooker?
- Did Aldi Tell Customers About the Crofton Pressure Cooker Recall?
- How Many Crofton Pressure Cookers Were Sold?
- References
The Crofton Chef’s Collection 6L pressure cooker was recalled in Australia in August 2017 because its lid can detach during cooking and scald the user. Aldi and its supplier H&H Asia ran the voluntary recall, which has not been expanded.
The recall covers product code 50073, with 2017 embossed on the base plate. The ACCC notice tells owners to stop using the cooker and return it to Aldi for a full refund.
The defect has caused serious burns. No Crofton lawsuit, class action or settlement has been filed, and no US recall covers this cooker.
Latest Crofton Pressure Cooker Recall Updates
January 27, 2021: Choice Reports About 3,194 Cookers Still in Homes
Consumer group Choice reported on January 27, 2021 that about 3,194 recalled Crofton cookers were still in homes [1]. Choice based the figure on the ACCC‘s numbers.
December 29, 2020: ACCC Reports Eight Injury Reports and 62% Returned
On December 29, 2020, the ACCC told Choice that eight injury reports had been lodged. It also said 62% of the recalled cookers had been returned to Aldi. Choice published these figures in its January 2021 article.
November 1, 2020: Sydney Owner Scalded by Crofton Cooker
On November 1, 2020, a Sydney owner was scalded when her Crofton cooker erupted while she made soup. Choice reported that she said she was never told of the recall.
That is one owner’s account and not a finding about the cause of the incident. It also is not a finding about how Aldi handled the recall.
December 20, 2017: Choice Says Six People Were Burned
On December 20, 2017, Choice said six people had been burned. The New Daily reported that fewer than a quarter of the 8,405 sold had been returned [2]. As of November 10, 2017, 6,602 were still in homes.
August 7, 2017: Appliance Retailer Reports the Recall
On August 7, 2017, trade site Appliance Retailer reported the recall [3]. It said the cooker was sold in Aldi stores from June 28 to July 21, 2017, and that H&H Asia Ltd supplied it.
August 4, 2017: ACCC Publishes Recall 2017/16242
On August 4, 2017, the ACCC published its record of recall 2017/16242 for the Crofton Chef’s Collection 6L pressure cooker. It names H&H Asia as the supplier and Aldi as the seller.
August 2, 2017: Aldi and H&H Asia Begin the Recall
On August 2, 2017, Aldi and its supplier H&H Asia began a voluntary national recall of the cooker. This came less than six weeks after it went on sale, The New Daily reported.
Which Crofton Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
The recall applies to one cooker, the Crofton Chef’s Collection 6L pressure cooker, with these identifiers:
- Product: 6L stainless steel stove-top pressure cooker, sold by Aldi and supplied by H&H Asia Limited
- Product code: 50073
- Base plate marking: “2017” embossed on the base of the cooker
- Where sold: Aldi stores in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia
- Sale period: June 28, 2017 to July 21, 2017
Other pressure cooker models are not part of this recall. The recall was in Australia only. No CPSC recall covers this cooker.
Why Were the Crofton Pressure Cookers Recalled?
The Crofton pressure cookers were recalled because the lid locking mechanism may be defective, which can cause the lid to detach during cooking. If the defect occurs, there is a risk of scalding to the user.
The notice says this happens in some cases and not in every cooker. It also says the defect has occurred and caused serious burns to consumers.
Aldi and H&H Asia carried out the recall as a voluntary action. A recall alone does not show that every cooker failed or that any one injury came from the lid lock.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
All the injury reports lodged with the ACCC are from Australia, where the cooker was sold. Choice obtained the incident reports under freedom of information laws.
It found six people with serious burns. They had second-degree burns to 16-35 per cent of their bodies, or third-degree burns up to 35 per cent.
Stanford Health Care describes second-degree burns this way [4]. They involve the epidermis and part of the dermis, and the site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.
Returns were slow. At the time of Choice’s December 2017 report, 1,803 of the cookers sold (21%) had been returned. Reports are not proof that the lid lock caused every incident.
What Should Consumers Do?
The recall notice sets out these steps for owners of the recalled cooker:
- Stop using the cooker. Check the base of the cooker for the “2017” marking.
- Return the cooker to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund.
- Call 1300 667 146 or email help@solutionservices.net.au for support with the recall.
Legal Options
As of October 2026, no case names Crofton and no MDL has been formed for pressure cookers. Because a recall does not automatically establish liability, whether you have a claim depends on your own facts.
Our pressure cooker lawsuit overview covers pressure cooker litigation more broadly. Filing deadlines depend on state law, where you live and when the injury and diagnosis happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the Crofton Pressure Cooker Recalled?
Yes, the Crofton pressure cooker was recalled, and the ACCC lists it as Product Recall Action No. 2017/16242. No expansion, update or closure of the recall has been announced since the ACCC published it.
How Do I Get a Refund for a Crofton Pressure Cooker?
To get a refund for a Crofton pressure cooker, take it back to a local Aldi store. The notice promises a full refund for returned cookers. Support staff take calls Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Did Aldi Tell Customers About the Crofton Pressure Cooker Recall?
Aldi told customers about the Crofton pressure cooker recall in stores, on social media and on the ACCC’s recall site, Choice reported. That describes what Aldi says it did, and individual owners’ experiences of the recall may differ.
How Many Crofton Pressure Cookers Were Sold?
Choice reported that about 8,405 Crofton pressure cookers were sold in Australian Aldi stores. The New Daily reported that Aldi sold the cooker exclusively in its stores across Australia for about $60.
References
- https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/kitchen/benchtop-cooking/articles/aldi-pressure-cooker-recall-not-preventing-injuries
- https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2017/12/20/aldi-pressure-cooker-burns-six/
- https://www.applianceretailer.com.au/aldi-pressure-cooker-recalled/
- https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/burns/stages.html