Published by If you used a recalled Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cooker and suffered burns or other harm, you may qualify for a free legal review.
A case review can evaluate potential compensation for medical costs, lost income, and other documented losses tied to the incident.
Table Of Contents
- What’s the Problem?
- Latest Updates
- Which Product Is Included
- How Many Units Were Recalled
- Incidents and Injuries Reported
- Where and When It Was Sold
- What Owners Should Do Now
- Why These Incidents Can Cause Severe Burns
- Do You Qualify for a Sunbeam Pressure Cooker Recall Lawsuit?
- Litigation and Class Action Reporting
- Statute of Limitations
- Why Acting Promptly Matters
- References
What’s the Problem?
The recall states the multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked. If that happens, the lid can suddenly detach during use and eject hot food or liquids.
The hazard is a burn risk that can occur during pressure-cooking mode. The recall instructs consumers to stop using the product in pressure-cooking mode until the remedy is completed.
Latest Updates
- November 24, 2020 – The CPSC announced Recall No. 21-035 for Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers due to a burn hazard involving lid detachment and provided a replacement-lid remedy. [1]
Which Product Is Included
This recall covers Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers, Model Number SCCPPC600-V1. The model number appears on the label on the bottom of the unit.
The recall identifies units manufactured between July 1, 2017 and October 1, 2018. It also lists date codes K196JN through K365JN and L001JN through L273JN, with the date code engraved on one prong of the electrical plug and on the bottom of the base.
How Many Units Were Recalled
The CPSC notice lists about 914,430 units recalled in the United States. The notice also states about 28,330 were sold in Canada.
Incidents and Injuries Reported
The recall states Sunbeam Products received 119 reports of lid detachment. The recall also states those reports resulted in 99 burn injuries, ranging from first-degree to third-degree burns.
Where and When It Was Sold
The recall states the product was sold at Walmart, Target, and other retail stores nationwide, and online at Amazon and other online retailers. The sales window listed is July 2017 through November 2020.
The recall lists an approximate price range of $70 to $100. The manufacturer is listed as Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Florida, and the units were manufactured in China.
What Owners Should Do Now
The recall instructs consumers to immediately stop using the recalled multi-cooker in pressure-cooker mode. It states consumers may continue to use the unit for slow cooking and sautéing.
The remedy is a free replacement lid. The recall provides contact information for Crock-Pot and directs consumers to the company recall site to request the replacement.
Why These Incidents Can Cause Severe Burns
Pressure-cooking systems hold hot liquids and steam under pressure, which can rapidly scald skin if released suddenly. A lid detachment incident can project hot contents outward with enough force to burn the face, arms, torso, or anyone nearby.
In more serious cases, burns can require emergency care, wound management, skin grafting, and long-term scar treatment. Documentation of the incident mechanism and medical course often drives the value and viability of a claim.
Do You Qualify for a Sunbeam Pressure Cooker Recall Lawsuit?
You may want a legal review if you used the recalled model and suffered burn injuries from hot food or liquids after a lid-detachment event. A review may also be appropriate if a household member was injured or if the incident caused documented property damage.
Cases are usually stronger when the product can be identified as Model SCCPPC600-V1 with a matching date code range. Proof of purchase can help, but photographs of the unit label and date code can also be important.
Evidence to Preserve
- Photos of the unit’s bottom label showing Model SCCPPC600-V1.
- Photos of the engraved date code on the electrical plug prong and on the base.
- Receipts, retailer order history, or warranty registration records.
- Medical records, burn photos taken during treatment, and billing statements.
- Any communications about the replacement-lid request and delivery.
Potential Damages
Potential damages can include emergency treatment, follow-up visits, prescriptions, and therapy for scar management. Depending on severity, damages can also include lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and compensation for pain and lasting impairment.
Litigation and Class Action Reporting
Public reporting has described lawsuits alleging that Crock-Pot pressure cooker models can release hot contents and cause burns. A 2020 report described a proposed class action alleging a design defect and identifying Model SCCPPC600-V1 among covered models. [3]
Separate reporting described a Michigan plaintiff’s case that was filed in September 2025 and then settled shortly after filing, with settlement terms not publicly disclosed. The report also referenced the case caption and docket number as publicly identified in the coverage. [2]
Statute of Limitations
Filing deadlines vary by state and are often tied to the date of injury or when you reasonably discovered the cause. If an injury occurred, preserving evidence and documenting the product identifiers early can protect your options.
Why Acting Promptly Matters
Burn cases often turn on product identification and the medical record from the earliest treatment. Early documentation can reduce disputes about model number, date code, and how the lid detachment occurred.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Crock-Pot-6-Quart-Express-Crock-Multi-Cookers-Recalled-by-Sunbeam-Products-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
- https://www.pressurecookerlawsuit.org/crock-pot-lawsuit-ends-in-quick-settlement-for-burned-woman
- https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/household/sunbeam-class-action-says-crock-pot-pressure-cookers-explode/