PRESSURE COOKER EXPLOSION LAWSUITS
Pressure cookers, also known as multi-pots, crock pots, one-pots, and instant pots, are popular cooking devices. Manufacturers of these devices often advertise them as a fast, safe, and healthy way to cook and prepare food. However, there have been and continue to be reports of pressure cookers malfunctioning and exploding, causing severe burns and other serious injuries to people who are in proximity.
Based on reports, the most common problem with pressure cookers is failure of the lid to stay locked and secure during the cooking operation. As a result, there is risk of an explosion that can spray scalding steam, food, or liquids, causing severe burns or other types of injuries. Internal temperatures of a pressure cooker and its contents can exceed 200 degrees.
Attorney Ethan Vessels accepts pressure cooker explosion cases in both Ohio and West Virginia. If you or a loved one has been burned or otherwise injured because of a defective or faulty pressure cooker, please contact Ethan Vessels for a free, no obligation consultation. He can be reached by calling
740-374-5346 or
sending a message here from this website.
Product Liability Claims
Many people who have suffered severe burns and other types of serious injuries from a pressure cooker explosion have filed product liability lawsuits against the manufacturers of these cooking devices. A product liability lawsuit involves claims of negligence, product defects, or failure of the manufacturer issue warnings of risks or hazards. Victims may seek compensation for their injuries, damages, and related losses caused by a dangerous or defective product.
Pressure Cooker Manufacturer Recalls
There have been numerous pressure cooker recalls by manufacturers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall for SharkNinja Foodi OP300 Series multi-function pressure cookers in May 2025 due to a dangerous defect that may cause the lid to open during the high-pressure cooking process, ejecting hot steam, food, or liquids. Sunbeam has recalled more than 900,000 of its crock pots due to catastrophic explosion-related injuries.
Other pressure cooker manufacturer recalls include the following:
| Manufacturer/Brand | Recall Date | Models Affected | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensio | 2023 | Bella, Crux, Cooks models | Burn |
| Insignia | 2023 | NS-MC60SS9-C, NS-MC80SS9-C | Burn |
| Crock-Pot Multi-Cooker | 2020 | Express Crock model | Burn |
| Instant Pot | 2015 | Smart/Smart-60 cookers | Electric Shock |
| Instant Pot Gem 65 | 2018 | Gem 8-in-1 models Fire | Fire |
Explosion Causes
The most common causes of a pressure cooker explosion and a violent release of hot, scalding steam, food, or liquid include:
- Defective Safety Mechanisms
Modern pressure cookers have safety valves, locking lids, and release systems. If these fail, the device may open under pressure, ejecting the extremely hot contents.
- Premature Lid Opening
Some pressure cookers allow the lid to unlock prematurely while still pressurized. Opening too early causes contents to erupt violently.
- Blocked Pressure Release Valve
Food particles can clog the steam vent resulting in pressure building beyond safe limits, stressing seals and lids.
- Seal and Gasket Failures
A worn, damaged, or poorly fitted rubber sealing ring may fail to contain the pressure, causing hot food and steam to blast outward suddenly.
- Electrical or Heating Malfunctions
Faulty thermostats or overheating units may cause melting, fire hazards, or excessive pressure buildup.
Dangerous Product Cases Are Often Referred to Ethan Vessels
For more than twenty years, people in Ohio and West Virginia have been contacting Ethan Vessels for legal advice, guidance, and representation when they have been injured from using dangerous and defective products.
Given the complexities associated with these types of lawsuits, an attorney with his experience, reputation, and resources is needed. Ethan is a proven trial attorney who adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards. His focus is representing those who have been injured due to the negligent actions of others, including companies who manufacture defective products. Ethan typically handles these cases with co-counsel at no additional expense to the client.
If you or a loved one has been injured from a pressure cooker explosion, please contact Ethan Vessels for a free, no obligation consultation. He will answer all your questions and provide you with the feedback you need to decide whether you should pursue a pressure cooker explosion lawsuit and the amount of time you have remaining to file a claim. The meeting and its details will be kept strictly confidential.
When he accepts pressure cooker explosion cases in either Ohio or West Virginia, he typically works on a contingent fee basis, which means there is no fee for his legal services until and unless a settlement or verdict is reached.
