Tower Pressure Cooker Explosion Lawsuit Attorney

Tower pressure cookers were recalled in the UK and Ireland in January 2020. The reason was a risk of burns from steam and liquid released without warning. The recall covers seven models, including the 6-litre One Touch T90103.

As of October 2026, no US lawsuit or multidistrict litigation names Tower, and no US recall does either. Argos sold the recalled cookers between July 2014 and August 2019.

Owners should stop using a recalled cooker and contact Tower for a free replacement. Tower also offers a free returns label, and a similar or higher specification model is delivered at no charge.

Latest Tower Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Updates

January 24, 2020: Jersey Posts the Tower Recall

Jersey consumer protection posted the Tower pressure cooker recall on January 24, 2020. It covers seven models [1].

The notice says use of these items may result in burns from the steam or an unexpected release of liquid from the unit.

January 23, 2020: Tower Recalls Seven Models Sold at Argos

Tower recalled seven pressure cooker models sold at Argos, the Blackpool Gazette reported on January 23, 2020. The report lists the affected models by Argos catalogue number [2].

Owners should stop using the cookers, and Tower offers a free replacement. Tower’s recall site handles the replacement requests from owners in the UK and Ireland.

February 11, 2019: Which? Reports an EU Alert on the T90103

Which? reported on February 11, 2019 that an EU Safety Gate alert named the Tower 6-litre One Touch stainless steel pressure cooker, model T90103. The cooker was on sale at Argos and Robert Dyas [3].

A Safety Gate alert is a regulator notice on the EU rapid alert system. It is not a court finding.

What Is a Pressure Cooker Burn Injury?

Tuzun and Tas describe pressure cooker explosions as preventable home injuries that occur during routine kitchen use. They say these injuries get too little attention in medical journals despite their potential severity [4].

Their review drew on one tertiary burn center in Turkey. It offers injury-pattern context for pressure cooker burns and does not count injuries from Tower cookers.

Who May Be Affected?

Owners of a recalled Tower pressure cooker may be affected if steam or released liquid burned them. Look for one of the seven recalled model numbers stamped on the base. For the T90103, the barcode 5055195872791 is on the box.

A legal review looks at how the injury happened, where you bought the cooker and what your medical records show.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The harm named in the Tower notices is burns. For models T90100 to T90102, the recall also names excessive heat in the handle. These are company and regulator statements, not court findings.

The EU alert, as Which? reported it, said the gasket may eject from the lid if the lid is opened abruptly. That would cause hot liquid to shoot out. No injury count for Tower pressure cookers has been published.

Outside the Tower notices, the Tuzun and Tas review found 41 of 3,410 admissions, or 1.2%, were pressure cooker burns. Of these, 92.7% were second-degree burns.

Johns Hopkins researchers used the NEISS database and found 759 actual pressure cooker injuries between 2003 and 2019. Their national estimate is 28,337 injuries treated in US emergency departments, or 1,667 cases a year [5].

Recall and Regulatory Background

The 2019 EU alert said the T90103 did not comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive because of “inadequate” safety devices. The upper part of the rod may partially detach, so the safe-opening system does not work properly.

US pressure cooker recalls and lawsuits concern other brands, which our pressure cooker lawsuit overview covers in more detail for readers who own other brands.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items safe if a Tower pressure cooker burned you:

• The cooker itself and the original box, if you still have them.
• Your receipt or bank statement, because Which? says proof of purchase may be requested.
• Photographs of the cooker and your injury, taken as soon as you can.
• Medical records and bills from every visit connected to the injury.
• Messages and emails with the retailer or Tower about the cooker or the recall.
• Any recall returns label or replacement paperwork that Tower sent you.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for injury claims come from state law and depend on where you live, when the injury happened and when it was diagnosed, which can differ from the injury date.

Missing a deadline can end a claim even with strong facts, so check with a lawyer promptly after an injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tower Pressure Cookers Were Recalled?

The recalled Tower pressure cookers carry Argos catalogue numbers 238/9468 for the T90100, 249/9926 for the T90101 and 239/1487 for the T90102. The T90103 is 239/2929 and 351/3305, the T90114 is 683/6773, the T90115 is 683/7507 and the T90117 is 607/6715.

What Should I Do with a Recalled Tower Cooker?

With a recalled Tower cooker, contact Tower Customer Support on Freephone 0333 220 6091 in the UK or 1800936069 in Ireland. Tower offers a free returns label, and you can request the replacement at registermywarranty.co.uk/recall/apply.

What Does the Research Say About Pressure Cooker Burns?

A Turkish burn-center review offers research on pressure cooker burns. Injuries struck the head and neck in 65.9% of cases and the anterior chest in 61%. Escharotomy was needed in 29.3% of cases and skin grafting in 2.4%. It covers one center and no Tower cases.

Who Is Most Often Hurt by Pressure Cooker Burns?

Pressure cooker burns most often hurt women in the Turkish burn-center review. There, 97.6% of patients were female, and the mean age was 36.2. The review covered January 2016 to December 2024 at one center, so it shows an injury pattern only.

Does a Recall Mean I Can File a Claim?

A recall does not mean you can file a claim by itself, and it does not establish liability or eligibility. Tower’s recall was a safety action in the UK and Ireland, which differs from a court decision. Your own facts and location decide whether a claim exists.

References

1. https://www.gov.je/StayingSafe/ConsumerProtection/ProductSafety/pages/productrecalldetails.aspx?RecallId=803
2. https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/read-this/argos-is-recalling-pressure-cookers-due-to-burn-risk-here-are-the-models-affected-1373540
3. https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/tower-pressure-cooker-recalled-due-to-burn-risk-at1hR7a25erv
4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13254451/
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37666516/