Table of contents
- Latest Ultrex Pressure Cooker Recall Updates
- November 30, 2006: CPSC Announces the Ultrex Pressure Cooker Recall
- Which Ultrex Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
- Why Were Ultrex Pressure Cookers Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Who Sold the Ultrex Pressure Cookers?
- How Do I Report an Injury from an Ultrex Pressure Cooker?
- Can I Get a Refund for a Recalled Ultrex Pressure Cooker?
- Does the Ultrex Recall Include the Steamer Basket?
HSN LP and Innova Inc. recalled about 1,450 Ultrex-brand pressure cookers on November 30, 2006. The lid can open while the contents are under pressure. Hot contents can be expelled and burn bystanders.
The recall was announced with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as recall 07-509. The cooker is an 8-quart model sold by HSN, and the notice reports two burn injuries. The remedy is a refund.
Stop using the cooker right away and contact HSN for the refund. No lawsuit, class action or MDL names the Ultrex pressure cooker.
Latest Ultrex Pressure Cooker Recall Updates
November 30, 2006: CPSC Announces the Ultrex Pressure Cooker Recall
CPSC announced the recall of about 1,450 Ultrex-brand pressure cookers [1].
Which Ultrex Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
The recall covers one Ultrex-brand product, described in the notice as follows:
- Ultrex-brand 8-quart pressure cooker set, model number 11453
- Sold by HSN LP from June 2003 through October 2004
- Imported by Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa
- Manufactured in China
The model number is stamped on the bottom of the pot. If your cooker carries a different model number, this recall notice does not describe it.
Why Were Ultrex Pressure Cookers Recalled?
Ultrex pressure cookers were recalled because their lids can open under pressure and expel hot contents. The notice says this causes burns to bystanders.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
HSN received two reports of injuries with the recalled cookers. One report involved second and third degree burns to the upper arm, and the other an unspecified burn injury.
These are the only injuries the recall notice describes. A report records what a person told HSN. It does not prove what caused each injury.
What Should Consumers Do?
If you own an Ultrex pressure cooker, take these steps:
- Stop using the cooker immediately.
- Contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 at any time, or visit www.hsn.com, to ask for the refund.
- Seek medical care for any burn, and report an injury to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov [2].
- Check other products you own for recalls at Recalls.gov [3].
Legal Options
A person burned by a pressure cooker may have an individual product-liability claim. A claim depends on the facts and a legal review. A recall does not automatically show liability. See our pressure cooker lawsuit page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Sold the Ultrex Pressure Cookers?
The Ultrex pressure cookers were sold by HSN LP, previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network, of St. Petersburg, Fla. The notice says they were also sold at an HSN employee store.
How Do I Report an Injury from an Ultrex Pressure Cooker?
You can report an injury from an Ultrex pressure cooker to CPSC on its SaferProducts.gov website. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772, or use the TTY line at 800-638-8270.
Can I Get a Refund for a Recalled Ultrex Pressure Cooker?
A refund for a recalled Ultrex pressure cooker comes from HSN, which will repay the purchase price. The cooker sold for about $90 on HSN. Contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 or www.hsn.com.
Does the Ultrex Recall Include the Steamer Basket?
Yes, the Ultrex recall includes the steamer basket. The notice describes the recalled product as the 8-quart pressure cooker set, which includes a pressure cooker and an optional steamer basket.