Sunbeam Pressure Cooker Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Sunbeam Products, Inc. recalled about 914,430 Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers, Model SCCPPC600-V1, after the lid could suddenly detach during pressure cooking. Federal regulators announced the recall, numbered 21-035, on November 24, 2020.

The units were sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon and other retailers, July 2017 to November 2020. The lid can detach when the unit pressurizes before locked, ejecting hot food or liquid. Sunbeam logged 119 such reports, including 99 burn injuries.

Owners should stop using the pressure-cooker mode immediately, though slow-cooking and sauteing remain safe, and contact Crock-Pot for a free replacement lid. The recall remains ongoing, with no closing notice published by the agency.

Latest Sunbeam Pressure Cookers Recall Updates

April 28, 2026: Judgment Stayed Pending Appeal

On April 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado stayed a judgment against Sunbeam and Newell Brands. The case, Perez v. Sunbeam Products, Inc., involves a burn tied to this model [1].

Sunbeam and Newell Brands are appealing the verdict. The stay means neither company has to pay the judgment until that appeal is decided, which could still take months.

March 31, 2026: New-Trial Motion Denied

On March 31, 2026, the Colorado court denied a motion by Sunbeam and Newell Brands for a new trial or judgment in their favor in the Perez case. It rejected their objections to the jury’s award [2].

The denial left the reduced jury verdict in place and cleared the way for the companies to pursue an appeal instead of a new trial.

May 29, 2025: Final Judgment Entered, Damages Reduced

On May 29, 2025, the court entered final judgment in the Perez case. It applied Colorado’s statutory damage caps to the December 2024 jury verdict against both companies [3].

The order reduced the non-economic and exemplary damages the jury had originally awarded. It did not disturb the jury’s finding that the multi-cooker was defective and that Sunbeam and Newell were both liable.

December 13, 2024: Jury Finds Sunbeam and Newell Liable

On December 13, 2024, a Colorado jury found Sunbeam Products and Newell Brands liable for a burn injury caused by this same recalled multi-cooker model in the Perez case.

The jury ruled for the plaintiff on her defective-product and negligence claims and awarded damages that the court later reduced under state law. The verdict did not decide every Crock-Pot owner’s situation.

November 24, 2020: Recall Announced

On November 24, 2020, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Sunbeam Products announced Recall No. 21-035 for about 914,430 Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers after reports that the lid could detach during use.

The recall notice offered a free replacement lid as the remedy for owners of the affected units, and that remedy is still available today with no announced end date.

Which Sunbeam Pressure Cookers Are Affected?

The recall covers one specific model, identified by its label and date code:

• Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cooker, Model Number SCCPPC600-V1, shown on the label on the bottom of the unit.
• Units with date code K196JN through K365JN, engraved on one prong of the electrical plug and on the base.
• Units with date code L001JN through L273JN, engraved in the same two locations.
• Units manufactured between July 1, 2017 and October 1, 2018, sold nationwide in stores and online before the recall.

No other Crock-Pot slow-cooker or multi-cooker model is part of this recall. The notice names only the SCCPPC600-V1, with about 914,430 units sold in the United States and about 28,330 in Canada.

Why Were the Sunbeam Pressure Cookers Recalled?

The Sunbeam pressure cookers were recalled because the multi-cooker can build pressure even when its lid is not fully locked. That can make the lid suddenly detach during use.

When that happens, hot food or liquid inside the pot can eject onto the cook or anyone standing nearby, posing a burn risk.

Sunbeam Products, Inc., a Newell Brands subsidiary based in Boca Raton, Florida, manufactured the units in China and sold them under the Crock-Pot brand.

The company received 119 reports of lid detachment before the recall. Those reports led to 99 burn injuries, ranging from first- to third-degree, and prompted the joint recall action.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Sunbeam Products received 119 reports of the lid detaching from this multi-cooker before the recall was announced. Of those reports, 99 involved burn injuries.

The burns ranged in severity from first-degree to third-degree, per the notice. It does not break the count down by severity level, list any deaths, or state where the reports came from.

These figures reflect reports received by the company as of the November 2020 recall date. They are not proof that every burn happened the exact same way, and more reports may have arrived since the notice was published.

People who experience a similar burn can also file a report through the agency’s SaferProducts.gov reporting system, which could add to this total over time.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of the recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker should take the following steps:

1. Switch off the pressure-cooking function on this multi-cooker right away, and stick to slow-cook or saute settings only.
2. Check the unit’s bottom sticker and the plug-prong date stamp to confirm it is Model SCCPPC600-V1.
3. Contact Crock-Pot at 800-323-9519, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or at recall.crock-pot.com, to request a free replacement lid.
4. Limit the unit to slow-cook and saute functions only until the replacement lid arrives, and double-check that the lid sits fully locked before each use.
5. Report a related injury or incident to the Consumer Product Safety Commission at SaferProducts.gov.

Legal Options

No multidistrict litigation or class-wide settlement currently covers this recall. A Colorado jury did rule against both companies over this same multi-cooker model in Perez v. Sunbeam Products, Inc., a case now on appeal.

The Perez verdict resolved one plaintiff’s case against Sunbeam and Newell Brands and does not establish that every burned Crock-Pot owner has a valid claim. Whether a burn qualifies for a claim depends on that person’s own facts and records.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a burn-injury claim come from state law, not from the recall itself, so there is no single nationwide cutoff date for this multi-cooker.

The clock generally depends on where the injured person lives and when the burn happened, though some states instead start counting from when the injury was discovered.

Missing a filing deadline can end a claim even when the underlying facts are strong, so anyone hurt by this product should check with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi-Cooker?

A Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi-Cooker is an electric countertop appliance that can cook in a pressure-cooking mode, sealing the lid so steam builds inside the pot and food cooks faster. The recalled version is Model SCCPPC600-V1, which also offers slow-cook and saute settings.

Can I File a Lawsuit over a Sunbeam Pressure Cooker Burn Injury?

You may be able to file a lawsuit over a Sunbeam pressure cooker burn injury, and a free case review is the way to find out. A recall or another person’s court case does not by itself guarantee that your own claim qualifies.

What Should I Do If I Was Burned by a Recalled Crock-Pot?

If you were burned by a recalled Crock-Pot, seek medical care first. Then keep the receipt, the unit’s model and date-code label, photos of the injury, and your medical records, since those records can support a free case review later.

What Should I Do If I Own a Different Crock-Pot Slow Cooker or Multi-Cooker?

If you own a different Crock-Pot slow-cooker or multi-cooker, this recall does not cover it. Check your unit’s bottom label and plug-prong date stamp against Model SCCPPC600-V1 and the recalled date codes before assuming it needs the free replacement lid.

Is There a Fee for a Free Case Review?

No, there is no fee for a free case review of a Sunbeam pressure cooker burn injury. The review looks at your injury and paperwork to see whether you may have a claim, and it does not obligate you to hire the firm.

Why Is Newell Brands Also Named in the Sunbeam Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?

Newell Brands is named in the Sunbeam pressure cooker lawsuit because it is Sunbeam’s parent company. A 2023 court order found internal Newell records about approving and testing the multi-cooker’s lid, creating a real factual dispute over whether Newell itself shares responsibility.

References

1. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-cod-1_21-cv-01915/pdf/USCOURTS-cod-1_21-cv-01915-7.pdf
2. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-cod-1_21-cv-01915/pdf/USCOURTS-cod-1_21-cv-01915-6.pdf
3. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-cod-1_21-cv-01915/pdf/USCOURTS-cod-1_21-cv-01915-5.pdf