Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-07-15 · 15741
Hazards
The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock.
Recall
Number
15741
Date
2015-07-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Instant Pot 'Smart' pressure cookers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at Instantpot.com and Amazon.com from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $250.
Importer(s)
Double Insight Inc., of Canada
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Instant Pot "Smart" and "Smart-60" electric pressure cookers. They are stainless steel with black molded plastic attachments, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. They are Bluetooth® enabled and can be controlled by an app. "Instant Pot" and "Smart" are printed on the front of the control panel. Serial numbers between 1410 and 1503 and manufacture dates between 12/1/2014 and 6/1/2015 are included in the recall. The serial numbers and dates are printed on a label on the bottom of the pressure cooker's base.