The recall involves model 2153 pressure cookers sold through Rena Ware representatives from December 2015 through June 2018. The CPSC recall remains listed with a repair remedy, and consumers with an affected cooker should not use it unless the recall repair has been completed.
Quick Facts
- Product: Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker, model 2153
- Units affected: About 700
- Hazard: Unexpected steam discharge and unintended depressurization can cause burns
- Incidents/Injuries: 13 depressurization reports, including five reported burn injuries
Table Of Contents
- Latest Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall Developments
- What Is the Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall?
- Why Were Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cookers Recalled?
- How Can Unexpected Depressurization Cause Burns?
- How Many Nutrex Pressure Cooker Injuries Were Reported?
- Which Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
- What Should Owners of a Recalled Nutrex Pressure Cooker Do?
- What Does the Nutrex Manual Say About Pressure Safety?
- What Are the General Risks of Pressure Cookers?
- How Do Other Pressure Cooker Recalls Illustrate the Risk?
- Who May Be Affected?
- What Injuries Can Pressure Cooker Steam Cause?
- Who May Be Liable for a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Injury?
- Current Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Status
- Do I Qualify for a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Claim?
- Legal Process for a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Claim
- Compensation in a Nutrex Pressure Cooker Case
- Important Rena Ware Nutrex Recall Developments
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
- Which Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker was recalled?
- Why were Nutrex pressure cookers recalled?
- How many Rena Ware Nutrex cookers were recalled?
- How many injuries were reported?
- What remedy was offered?
- How can I identify an affected Nutrex cooker?
- Can I file a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
- Do I Have a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
- References
Latest Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall Developments
September 2026
September 16, 2026 – The CPSC recall database continues to list the Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker recall with repair as the remedy and directs consumers to Rena Ware for additional information. Rena Ware also continues to list replacement components for the 9-liter Nutrex Cooker, including a replacement cover handle, showing that product-support materials for the Nutrex line remain available. [1]
August 2018
August 2, 2018 – Rena Ware International recalled about 700 Nutrex pressure cookers because they can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, creating a burn hazard. The company had received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries, and consumers were instructed to stop using affected cookers and obtain a free repair. [1]
What Is the Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall?
The recall involves Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cookers identified as model 2153. The recalled stovetop cookers are silver with black handles and have a blue gasket attached to the inside of the cover.
Model number 2153.DW, the production month and year, and the Rena Ware name are stamped on the bottom of the cooker. The words “DONG WON” appear on the base of the main valve, while “DWM” is marked on the blue gasket.
Rena Ware International Inc. of Bellevue, Washington, imported and distributed the recalled pressure cookers. The products were manufactured in South Korea.
Why Were Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cookers Recalled?
The recalled Nutrex pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended. This unexpected loss of pressure can expose a user to extremely hot steam and create a burn hazard.
The CPSC specifically describes the problem as unintended depressurization. This differs from pressure-cooker recalls involving lids that can open while pressure remains inside.
Thirteen unintended depressurization incidents had been reported when the Nutrex recall was announced. Five involved reported burn injuries.
How Can Unexpected Depressurization Cause Burns?
A pressure cooker traps steam to increase internal temperature and pressure. If steam escapes unexpectedly, a person standing near the appliance may be exposed to intense heat before having time to move away.
MedlinePlus identifies steam and hot liquids as causes of scald burns. Depending on the temperature, exposure time, and depth of tissue damage, burns can range from superficial injuries to serious burns requiring medical treatment. [2]
Hands, arms, the upper body, and face can be especially exposed when someone is standing over or beside a pressure cooker during cooking or pressure release.
How Many Nutrex Pressure Cooker Injuries Were Reported?
Rena Ware received 13 reports of unintended depressurization involving recalled Nutrex pressure cookers. Five of those incidents involved reported burn injuries.
The CPSC notice does not describe the severity, treatment, or long-term outcome of those burns. The five reported injuries therefore should not be assumed to have involved identical circumstances or medical consequences.
Which Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cookers Are Affected?
The recall covers Nutrex pressure cookers identified as model 2153. Relevant identifying features include:
- Silver pressure cooker with black handles
- Blue gasket inside the cover
- Model number 2153.DW stamped on the bottom
- Production month and year stamped on the bottom
- Rena Ware name stamped on the bottom
- “DONG WON” stamped on the main valve base
- “DWM” stamped on the blue gasket
The recalled cookers were sold through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for approximately $750 to $820.
What Should Owners of a Recalled Nutrex Pressure Cooker Do?
The CPSC instructed consumers to stop using affected pressure cookers immediately and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. Rena Ware also contacted known purchasers directly when the recall was announced.
Consumers should not attempt to modify pressure-control components as a substitute for the recall remedy. An affected cooker should remain out of use unless the required repair has been completed.
What Does the Nutrex Manual Say About Pressure Safety?
Rena Ware’s Nutrex instructions warn that pressure cooking can cause scalding injuries if the appliance is used improperly. The manual tells users to make sure the cooker is properly closed and warns against overfilling because blocked vent components can allow excess pressure to develop. [3]
The manual also describes several methods for reducing pressure before opening the cooker. It states that pressure is released only after the control knob lowers completely, lifting the valve stem releases no additional pressure, and the cover can be turned. [4]
What Are the General Risks of Pressure Cookers?
Pressure cookers contain steam, liquid, and food at elevated temperatures and pressure. Safe use depends on valves, gaskets, lids, vent systems, and pressure-release components working as intended.
General pressure-cooker hazards can include:
- Unexpected or premature steam release
- Blocked or malfunctioning pressure valves
- Damaged or improperly installed gaskets
- Excess pressure caused by overfilling or blocked vents
- Lids opening before pressure has been released
- Hot food, liquid, or steam escaping unexpectedly
These are general pressure-cooker risks and do not mean that every Nutrex cooker experienced each problem. The specific CPSC-listed Nutrex hazard is steam discharge at lower pressure than intended.
How Do Other Pressure Cooker Recalls Illustrate the Risk?
Other CPSC actions show why pressure-control and lid-safety systems are important. In 2025, SharkNinja recalled approximately 1.8 million Foodi pressure cookers because pressure-cooking lids could be opened during use, allowing hot contents to escape and creating a burn hazard. [5]
The SharkNinja recall involved a different product and defect. It is relevant only as an example of the broader burn hazards associated with loss of pressure control in pressure cookers.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who purchased a Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker between December 2015 and June 2018 may have an affected appliance. Owners should compare the product markings with the official recall information.
People who experienced unexpected steam release or unintended depressurization and suffered a burn may want to preserve the cooker, lid, valve, gasket, photographs, purchase records, medical records, and other documentation related to the incident.
What Injuries Can Pressure Cooker Steam Cause?
Unexpected steam or hot-liquid exposure can cause scald burns. MedlinePlus notes that serious burns may damage deeper tissue layers and can require medical treatment. [2]
Potential burn injuries can include:
- Superficial burns
- Partial-thickness burns
- Full-thickness burns
- Blistering and significant pain
- Scarring after deeper injuries
- Need for emergency or follow-up treatment
The extent of a burn depends on the heat source, duration of exposure, body area affected, and depth of tissue damage.
Who May Be Liable for a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Injury?
Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable state law. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, sellers, or other parties connected with an allegedly defective product may potentially be evaluated when an injury occurs.
Possible legal theories can include manufacturing defects, design defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, or breach of warranty. A claimant generally must establish an applicable legal basis for liability and a causal connection between the alleged defect and injury.
Rena Ware International Inc. is identified by the CPSC as the importer and distributor of the recalled Nutrex cookers. The recall itself does not automatically establish liability in an individual claim.
Current Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Status
The CPSC recall remains publicly listed as a repair recall. The federal notice does not announce a class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, personal injury settlement, or coordinated compensation program involving the Nutrex cooker.
An individual product-liability claim may still be evaluated when an affected cooker allegedly causes unexpected depressurization and a burn injury. Whether a claim remains legally viable depends on the evidence, injury date, applicable state law, and filing deadlines.
Do I Qualify for a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Claim?
- Did you own or use a Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker, model 2153?
- Did the cooker unexpectedly release steam or lose pressure during use?
- Did the incident expose you to hot steam or other heated contents?
- Did you suffer a burn or another injury requiring medical treatment?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the cooker, incident evidence, injuries, medical records, recall information, and applicable deadlines to determine whether further investigation may be appropriate.
Legal Process for a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled cooker, incident circumstances, and resulting injuries.
- Investigation. Evidence may include the cooker, lid, gasket, valve, photographs, purchase records, medical records, and recall information.
- Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a product-liability lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, obtain testimony, retain experts, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on the facts and procedural history.
Compensation in a Nutrex Pressure Cooker Case
Depending on the circumstances, an injury claim may seek damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, scarring, and other losses permitted under applicable law. Available damages depend on the facts, evidence, injury, and jurisdiction.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important Rena Ware Nutrex Recall Developments
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPSC Recall Listing | September 2026 | Recall Status | Still publicly listed | [1] | Repair remains listed remedy |
| Rena Ware Nutrex Recall | August 2018 | CPSC Consumer Product Recall | Announced | [1] | About 700 units affected |
| Burn Injury Reports | August 2018 | Incident Reports | Five reported | [1] | Five reported burn injuries |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
The Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit topic concerns potential individual claims involving model 2153 pressure cookers recalled for unexpected steam discharge. Rena Ware reported 13 unintended-depressurization incidents, including five reported burn injuries.
Which Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker was recalled?
The recall covers Nutrex model 2153. Affected cookers are silver with black handles and have a blue gasket inside the cover.
Why were Nutrex pressure cookers recalled?
The cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended. Unexpected steam release can expose consumers to high heat and create a burn hazard.
How many Rena Ware Nutrex cookers were recalled?
About 700 pressure cookers were included. They were sold through Rena Ware representatives from December 2015 through June 2018.
How many injuries were reported?
Rena Ware received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reports of burn injuries. The CPSC notice does not provide details about the severity of those injuries.
What remedy was offered?
Consumers were instructed to stop using affected cookers and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. The CPSC recall database continues to list repair as the remedy.
How can I identify an affected Nutrex cooker?
Owners should look for model number 2153.DW and the Rena Ware name on the bottom, “DONG WON” on the main valve base, and “DWM” on the blue gasket.
Can I file a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
A consumer who suffered a burn allegedly caused by unexpected depressurization of an affected cooker may warrant an individual legal review. A recall does not automatically establish liability, and any claim depends on causation, evidence, damages, applicable law, and filing deadlines.
Do I Have a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered a burn or another injury after a Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker unexpectedly released steam or lost pressure, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
References
[1] https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rena-Ware-Recalls-Nutrex-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert
[2] https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html
[3] https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2490609/Rena-Ware-5-Piece-Nutrex-Completer-Set.html?page=11
[4] https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2490609/Rena-Ware-5-Piece-Nutrex-Completer-Set.html?page=13
[5] https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/SharkNinja-Recalls-1-8-Million-Foodi-Multi-Function-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported