Ambiano Electric Pressure Cooker Recall Due to Burn Injury Risks

Reports suggest that design defects may cause severe burn injuries for consumers using Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers sold at Aldi.

Aldi has recalled certain Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers, following nearly a dozen reports of contents being forcefully ejected while still under pressure, raising concerns over defective lid locking mechanisms.

Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers are sold exclusively through the Aldi grocery store chain, featuring digital controls and pre-programmed settings for various dishes, along with certain modern safety features like self-locking lids.

However, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall report, in certain instances the lids on Ambiano pressure cookers can be opened while the contents are still under pressure, leading to scalding hot contents escaping, which could result in serious burn injuries for users and others in the vicinity.

The Ambiano pressure cooker recall reflects similar safety concerns raised in a growing number of pressure cooker lawsuits involving popular brands like Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi and Crock Pot. In many of these cases, the devices could allegedly be opened while still pressurized, leading to sudden explosions of hot contents and severe burn injuries.

The CPSC issued the Ambiano Electric Pressure Cooker recall on October 9, citing 11 incidents of pressure cooker contents being expelled while still under pressure, leading to at least eight severe burn injuries.

The recall involves 46,660 Ambiano electric pressure cooker devices that have inner cook pots of six- or eight-quart capacities, with the following model numbers printed on the product label on the bottom of the device:

• 93550 (KY-318B)
• 96775 (KY-318A)
• 98527 (6L-PC)

The name “Ambiano” also appears on the front of the units, as well as the permanent, on-product label.

All products were imported by Tempo International (USA), and sold at Aldi stores between January 2016 and December 2019 for about $40.

Those who are still in possession of an affected Ambiano pressure cooker should contact Tempo or Aldi for a full refund. To receive the refund, consumers should either return the intact pressure cooker to an Aldi location, or submit a photo of the unplugged device, model number and date code to Tempo at serviceusa@tempo.org.

Customers who want additional information can contact Aldi by phone at 800-325-7894 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://help.aldi.us/contact-form-product or else at aldi.us by clicking on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

Related statements can also be found by visiting the CPSC website at www.cpsc.gov/commissioners.

Pressure Cooker Burn Injury Recalls

The Ambiano pressure cooker recall mirrors a growing number of recalls and lawsuits involving modern pressure cookers that have exploded during use.

In August 2023, a major recall was issued for approximately 860,000 electric pressure cookers sold under the Sensio Bella, Bella Pro Series, Crux and Cooks brands, as well as certain Bella stovetop models. In those cases, the lids could unlock and be removed while the contents were still pressurized, causing hot food and liquid to erupt from the appliance.

The CPSC received at least 63 incident reports, including 61 cases of burn injuries, some involving second- and third-degree burns to the face, torso, arms and hands.

Given the recurring nature of these safety failures across multiple brands, including Crock-Pot, Farberware, Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot, individuals who suffered injuries may be entitled to financial compensation. Pressure cooker injury lawyers are offering free consultations to help victims evaluate their legal options.

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