Table of contents
- Latest Power Pressure Cooker XL Lawsuit Updates
- October 15, 2026: CPSC Warns About Tristar Power Quick Pot
- June 24, 2015: Florida Couple Sues over Power Pressure Cooker XL
- What Is the Power Pressure Cooker XL?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Power Pressure Cooker XL Safe to Use?
- Where Can I Report a Pressure Cooker Burn?
- When Was the Tristar Power Quick Pot Sold?
- What Did CPSC Say About the Power Quick Pot Lid?
The Power Pressure Cooker XL, sold under the Tristar Products name, is the subject of a reported burn injury lawsuit. The plaintiffs claim the cooker exploded as the husband opened it.
The 2015 suit is an individual product-liability case against Tristar Products. No MDL has been formed, and no recall covers the Power Pressure Cooker XL.
In October 2026, CPSC warned consumers to stop using a different Tristar model, the Power Quick Pot. Lawsuit claims are allegations, not court findings, and each case depends on its own facts.
Latest Power Pressure Cooker XL Lawsuit Updates
October 15, 2026: CPSC Warns About Tristar Power Quick Pot
CPSC issued warning 27-030 on October 15, 2026, over a burn hazard. It tells consumers to stop using the Tristar 6-quart Power Quick Pot pressure cookers, model Y6D-36. About 393,000 units are covered [1].
The Power Pressure Cooker XL is not named in the notice. CPSC says the importer, Tristar Products, refused to recall the cookers or offer a remedy to consumers.
June 24, 2015: Florida Couple Sues over Power Pressure Cooker XL
CBS Miami reported on June 24, 2015 that a South Florida couple sued Tristar Products and the store that sold the cooker [2]. They claim their Power Pressure Cooker XL exploded in October 2014.
The report describes a federal lawsuit. Tristar did not return messages, and the retailer declined to comment on pending litigation.
What Is the Power Pressure Cooker XL?
According to Consumer Reports, a pressure cooker is a metal pot with a tight-fitting lid that seals. When liquids inside the pot heat up, steam is trapped, creating pressure [3].
The Power Pressure Cooker XL is an electric model with one-button settings such as soup/stock, rice and slow cook. The lawsuits on this page concern burns from cookers that were under pressure.
Who May Be Affected?
People who used a Tristar Power Pressure Cooker XL and were burned may be affected. The circumstance to match is a cooker that exploded or blew out hot contents as the user opened it.
Check the model number label on the cooker to confirm it is a Power Pressure Cooker XL. Owners of other Tristar models, such as the Power Quick Pot, should compare their own model number with the notice above.
The reported suit against Tristar is an individual lawsuit. Your own facts decide whether you qualify, and that takes an individual legal review of your burn.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The 2015 suit alleges second-degree burns to the husband’s arms from the elbows to the fingertips. It also alleges burns to his leg and a burn and swollen hand for his wife.
The CBS Miami report quotes the couple saying he started to open the cooker and it blew out everything. These are the plaintiffs’ accounts, not court findings.
For the related Power Quick Pot, CPSC has obtained 24 reports of the pressure cookers expelling hot contents unexpectedly, resulting in serious burn injuries. Reports to a regulator are not proof that a product caused every injury.
Recall and Regulatory Background
A recall or warning on one product does not prove liability for another. You can report a pressure cooker injury or defect to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items safe after a pressure cooker burn:
- The cooker itself and its model number label
- The receipt or order record
- Photographs of the cooker, the lid, the kitchen and your burns
- Medical records and bills
- The manual and packaging
- Messages with Tristar or the store
- Any CPSC report number
Do not repair, clean or throw away the cooker. Store it as it is, away from children, until a lawyer tells you what to do.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law. They differ with where you live and when the injury happened, so two people burned the same way can face different dates.
A missed deadline can end a pressure cooker claim, even one with strong facts. Speak with a lawyer promptly, so that a deadline does not pass while you recover.
Potential Compensation
Depending on the facts, damages may cover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and scarring. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation also rests on each person’s injury and its cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Power Pressure Cooker XL Safe to Use?
The Power Pressure Cooker XL is not the model in the CPSC warning, which covers a different Tristar cooker, so that warning does not name the cooker you may own.
Where Can I Report a Pressure Cooker Burn?
A pressure cooker burn report to CPSC is separate from any legal claim and does not decide who is at fault, so keep any report number with your other records on the cooker.
When Was the Tristar Power Quick Pot Sold?
The Tristar Power Quick Pot was sold from about July 2018 to November 2023 for between $44 and $160, according to CPSC. Check the model label on your cooker to see which one you own.
What Did CPSC Say About the Power Quick Pot Lid?
CPSC said the lid of the Tristar Power Quick Pot can open while pressurized, causing hot contents to be expelled unexpectedly. The notice describes this as a risk of serious injury from a burn hazard.