Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Rena Ware International Inc. recalled its Nutrex model 2153 pressure cooker in August 2018. The cover could release steam or pressure before the unit had fully depressurized, and Rena Ware received reports of burns as a result. Rena Ware sold the Nutrex model 2153 through sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for $750 to $820. The recalled units carry the markings “2153.DW,” “DONG WON,” and “DWM,” and Rena Ware offered owners a free repair. No lawsuit, class action, multidistrict case, or settlement has been filed over this recall. This page covers an attorney investigation only, for anyone burned by a recalled Nutrex cooker wondering if an individual claim is possible.

Latest Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Updates

August 2, 2018: CPSC Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rena Ware announced a recall of about 700 Nutrex model 2153 pressure cookers [1]. The cover released steam at a lower pressure than intended, posing a burn hazard. The company offered owners a free repair after the reports came in (detailed below). No lawsuit has followed the recall, court records show [2].

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you owned or used a Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker, model 2153. Rena Ware sold it through sales representatives between December 2015 and June 2018. The recalled units are silver with black handles and a blue gasket inside the cover. They carry “2153.DW,” “DONG WON,” or “DWM” markings stamped on the base or gasket. If the cover on your cooker released steam or pressure before it had fully depressurized and you were burned, Rena Ware has reported cases like this. Only an individual legal review can confirm whether your case supports a claim.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Rena Ware has received 13 reports of unintended depressurization from the recalled Nutrex pressure cookers. Five of these reports involved burn injuries. The recall notice does not grade burn severity beyond describing steam escaping the cooker as the cause. According to MedlinePlus, burns generally fall into three categories: first-degree burns damage only the outer skin layer [3]. Second-degree burns reach the layer beneath it, while third-degree burns destroy the deepest layers and the tissue underneath. The five reported Nutrex burns fell within this range. More serious burns of this kind can cause swelling, blistering, scarring, and infection, with treatment depending on how deep the burn is and how much of the body it covers.

Recall and Regulatory Background

That August 2018 recall, CPSC number 18-752, remains listed. Stop using the cooker and reach Rena Ware at 877-736-2487 or CustomerService@RenaWare.com for the repair. The recall does not by itself establish that Rena Ware is legally responsible for any injury.

Evidence to Preserve

If you were burned by a recalled Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker, keep these records. They can support a product-liability claim or an attorney’s review of your case:

• The cooker itself, with its model markings (“2153” or “2153.DW,” “DONG WON,” and “DWM”) still visible on the base or gasket
• Any purchase or gift record from a Rena Ware sales representative, including the date and price paid
• Photographs of the cooker showing the defect and of any burn injury as it appeared and healed
• Medical records, bills, and treatment notes from any care you received for the burn
• Rena Ware’s recall notice or its written consumer-notification confirmation
• Any correspondence with Rena Ware about the repair or the incident

Keeping these records ready before contacting a lawyer makes an early review of your case faster, more accurate, and less stressful.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a product-liability claim come from state law, not from this recall notice, and they are easy to miss. How much time you have depends on where you live and when the injury, or in some states the diagnosis, occurred. A strong Rena Ware Nutrex burn claim can still be lost if you miss the filing window, so check with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Were Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cookers Made?

Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cookers were manufactured in South Korea. Rena Ware International Inc. of Bellevue, Washington, imported and distributed them in the U.S. Confirming the manufacture and import details above can help show your unit is part of the recalled model 2153 line.

Is There a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Class Action or MDL?

There is no Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker class action or MDL. The federal courts’ multidistrict-litigation docket listed 166 pending MDL dockets nationwide as of September 2026. None of them named a pressure-cooker product, so any claim over this recall would be pursued as an individual lawsuit.

Is the Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall Still Active?

Yes, the Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker recall remains active with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Rena Ware’s recall line, 877-736-2487, is staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time on weekdays for owners checking on a free repair.

How Serious Can a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Burn Injury Be?

A Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker burn injury can be serious: MedlinePlus says burns can damage the skin’s protective barrier and lead to infection, and in serious cases even cause shock. More serious burns often need wound cleaning, skin replacement, and careful fluid and nutrition management.

What Should I Do If My Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Was Recalled?

If your Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker was recalled, stop using it right away. Keep it, along with any purchase record, for a free repair. You can also request the repair online at renaware.com, using the “Consumer Notifications” link at the bottom of the page.

What If I No Longer Have the Cooker for a Rena Ware Nutrex Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Claim?

Even without the cooker itself, you can still support a Rena Ware Nutrex pressure cooker lawsuit claim. A purchase or gift record, photographs of the unit and any burn injury, and medical records can each help, and Rena Ware’s “Consumer Notifications” confirmation can serve as a backup record.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rena-Ware-Recalls-Nutrex-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert
2. https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Rena+Ware%22+pressure+cooker&type=r
3. https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html