Zip Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Attorney

The Bella Cucina Zip Cooker, model 03908, was recalled on February 8, 2007. The recall notice says hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker and cause burn injuries.

HSN LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla., sold the pressure cooker through its television network, website and toll-free number. Reports tied to the cooker describe burns from first to third degree.

No Zip Cooker lawsuit, class action or MDL exists. The cooker was sold from February 2003 through June 2004, so most owners bought it many years ago. A recall does not mean anyone has been found at fault.

Latest Zip Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Updates

February 8, 2007: HSN LP and CPSC Announce the Recall

HSN LP and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 8,300 Bella Cucina Zip Cookers, model 03908 [1]. The recall number is 07-528.

The listed hazard is burn injuries from hot food that escapes the pot. Consumers should stop using the cooker immediately. HSN offered a full refund.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you bought a Zip Cooker through HSN’s television network, website or toll-free number. Those sales ran from February 2003 through March 2004.

HSN employee and retail outlets also sold it from March 2003 through June 2004. The price was about $70. The name and model number are on the bottom of the pot.

The injury the recall describes is a burn from hot food expelled under pressure. Only a lawyer’s individual review can tell whether your situation supports a claim.

Reported Injuries or Damages

HSN received seven reports of incidents resulting in eight injuries involving first, second and third degree burns. These are incident reports gathered through the recall and are not court findings.

A burn-center study by Tuzun and Tas in Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg (2026) looked at pressure cooker burns [2]. A Turkish center admitted 3,410 burn patients from January 2016 to December 2024.

Of these, 41 patients (1.2%) had pressure cooker burns. Most were female (97.6%), with a mean age of 36.2 years. Second-degree burns made up 92.7%. Delayed presentation was significantly associated with more surgery.

The head and neck (65.9%) and anterior chest (61%) were hit most often. This single-center study does not give a US count.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Buyers can reach HSN by phone at (800) 837-0372 anytime or online at www.hsn.com. Other pressure cooker recalls concern other brands.

Our pressure cooker lawsuit overview covers those other brands in more detail. The JPML has not created a multidistrict litigation for Zip Cooker or other pressure cooker burns [3].

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if you were burned by a Zip Cooker, and do not throw the cooker away:

• The cooker itself, with its name and model number
• The lid and any parts of the cooker
• Receipts, HSN order or account records and the purchase date
• Photographs of the cooker, the scene and the burns
• Medical records and bills
• Any contact with HSN or the CPSC
• The names of witnesses

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for injury claims come from state law and depend on where you live and when the burn happened.

A claim can end if you miss the deadline, even with strong facts. Check with a lawyer promptly about your own dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can I Report a Zip Cooker Burn?

You can report a Zip Cooker burn through www.SaferProducts.gov or the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. The CPSC lists both channels in its recall notice for this cooker.

Who Made and Imported the Zip Pressure Cooker?

The Zip pressure cooker was made in Korea and imported by Kirby & Allen, of North Brunswick, N.J., according to the CPSC recall notice. HSN LP then sold it to buyers.

Does the Zip Cooker Recall Prove the Company Is Liable?

The Zip Cooker recall does not prove the company is liable. It records a regulator hazard statement and incident reports, which are not court findings. A court would decide any claim on its own facts.

What Does Research Show About Pressure Cooker Burns?

Research on pressure cooker burns from Tuzun and Tas found escharotomy was needed in 29.3% of 41 patients and skin grafting in 2.4%. The study covers one Turkish burn center from 2016 to 2024.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/hsn-lp-recalls-bella-cucina-zip-cookers-due-to-burn-hazard
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13254451/
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-September-1-2026.pdf