Walmart Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit: Injuries, Claims, and Legal Options

A Farberware 7-in-1 programmable pressure cooker sold at Walmart is the subject of a burn injury lawsuit. Carol Moore alleges that around July 4, 2024, its lid came off while pressurized, and scalding food, liquid and steam hit her. Moore filed an individual product-liability complaint against Walmart Inc. in federal court on June 8, 2026. It is not a class action, no MDL has been formed, and no settlement fund exists. No court has ruled on Moore’s claims, and her allegations remain unproven. No CPSC recall names a Farberware pressure cooker.

Latest Walmart Farberware Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Updates

June 8, 2026: Carol Moore Files Pressure Cooker Burn Complaint

Carol Moore filed a complaint naming Walmart Inc. as the defendant. She alleges the lid of her Farberware 7-in-1 programmable pressure cooker came off while it was pressurized on or about July 4, 2024 [1]. The case is captioned Moore v. WalMart, Inc. She alleges she was burned while using the cooker, and these claims are only allegations.

May 13, 2025: Pennsylvania Judge Denies Bid to Win Pressure Cooker Suit

A federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied Walmart Inc. and Farberware Licensing Co.’s bid to prevail in a pressure cooker burn suit, Law360 reported [2]. The suit alleges they sold a defective pressure cooker that erupted and burned a woman making steak. It is a different plaintiff’s case from Moore, and the ruling does not decide liability.

What Are Burns?

According to MedlinePlus, a burn is damage to the body’s tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam are among the most common causes of burns [3]. MedlinePlus lists three types. First-degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin. Second-degree burns reach deeper, into the layer underneath. Third-degree burns damage or destroy the deepest layer and the tissues beneath.

Who May Be Affected?

People who cooked with a Farberware 7-in-1 programmable pressure cooker sold at Walmart and were burned when the lid came off, as Moore alleges, may be affected. A Turkish burn-center study by Tüzün and Taş found that 97.6% of pressure cooker burn patients were women. The head and neck (65.9%) and anterior chest (61%) were hit most often [4]. That study says nothing about Farberware. An individual legal review looks at the cooker, how the injury happened and your records. For more on Farberware cookers and pressure cooker injuries generally, see our Farberware pressure cooker lawsuit page and the pressure cooker lawsuit overview.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Moore alleges partial-thickness burns that needed immediate medical treatment. She also alleges wound debridement, other procedures, pain, mental anguish and permanent scarring. The same MedlinePlus page says burns can cause swelling, blistering and scarring. For more serious burns, treatment may include cleaning the wound and replacing the skin. A study by Shields and colleagues in Injury Prevention used the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). NEISS identified 759 actual pressure cooker injuries between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2019 [5]. Those 759 actual pressure cooker injuries yield a national estimate of 28,337 injuries treated in US emergency departments, or 1,667 cases annually. The study looks at all brands.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep anything that shows what happened, how you were hurt and where and when you bought the cooker, starting with these items:

• The pressure cooker in its post-incident condition, if it is safe to keep, with the lid, gasket, inner pot and float valve.
• The steam-release parts, power cord, accessories and original packaging that came with the cooker.
• The Walmart receipt, order confirmation or account record showing when and where you bought the cooker.
• Photographs of the cooker, the kitchen and your injuries, taken over time as they heal.
• Medical records and bills from every provider who treated your burns, including follow-up visits.
• Any messages with Walmart or the maker, and the names of anyone who saw the incident.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines to file an injury lawsuit come from state law, and they vary with where you live and with the facts of your case. The date of the burn also matters, because missing a deadline can end a claim, even one that rests on strong facts. If you are weighing a claim after a pressure cooker burn, check with a lawyer promptly so you learn which rules apply to you.

Potential Compensation

Burn cases can involve claims for emergency care, burn treatment, and wound debridement or surgery. They can also cover prescriptions, follow-up visits, scar treatment and rehabilitation. Future medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering may also count. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation categories here track the injuries Moore alleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Sue Walmart for a Farberware Pressure Cooker Burn?

A Farberware pressure cooker burn claim against Walmart can be filed, as Carol Moore’s lawsuit shows. A Pennsylvania suit also named Farberware Licensing Co. along with Walmart, and a federal judge let it go forward.

What Does the Moore Lawsuit Allege?

The Moore lawsuit alleges the cooker’s safety features did not prevent the lid from opening while pressure remained inside. It also alleges Walmart failed to provide adequate warnings. Each claim is only an allegation.

What Does the Research Say About Pressure Cooker Burns?

Research on pressure cooker burns includes a Turkish burn-center study. It found that 41 of 3,410 patients hospitalized for burns between January 2016 and December 2024 were burned in pressure cooker incidents. Delayed hospital presentation was significantly associated with more surgery.

How Severe Are Pressure Cooker Burns?

Pressure cooker burns were mostly second-degree in the Turkish burn-center study, at 92.7%. Escharotomy was performed in 29.3% of patients and skin grafting in 2.4%. The mean age was 36.2 years, and the data come from one center.

References

1. https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/filings/DTI4GGZA/Moore_v_WalMart_Inc__arwdce-26-05131__0002.0.pdf
2. https://www.law360.com/articles/2339622
3. https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html
4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13254451/
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37666516/