SharkNinja Blender Lawsuit Claims Defective Lid Caused Hot Contents To Explode From Device, Burn User

Similar problems previously resulted in a SharkNinja recall, after more than 100 burn injuries were linked to a lid defect with pressure cooker device.

A California woman has filed a product liability lawsuit alleging that a SharkNinja blender was defectively designed, allowing hot contents to violently erupt from the device, leaving her with severe burn injuries.

The complaint (PDF) was brought by Angie Camacho in Riverside County Superior Court on November 19, 2025, naming SharkNinja Operating LLC and Sam’s West Inc., doing business as Sam’s Club, as the defendants. The case was removed to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on February 11.

In the lawsuit, Camacho claims she was using a SharkNinja blender in November 2024, in a foreseeable and ordinary manner to prepare food. After blending chili, she removed the cup and lid attachment, at which point the contents allegedly exploded outward, splashing her hands, wrists, arms and face with scalding liquid.

Camacho alleges the blender’s lid mechanism was defectively designed, similar to safety failures seen in other SharkNinja products, including a pressure cooker recall in May 2025. In that recall, the company acknowledged 106 reports of burn injuries, at least 50 involving second and third degree burns, after users were able to open lids while contents remained pressurized, causing hot food to be forcefully expelled.

The SharkNinja recall follows a series of recalls from Best Buy, Sensio and other pressure cooker manufacturers, who have identified similar lid locking failure issues. Alongside mounting recalls, a growing number of pressure cooker explosion lawsuits have been filed by burn victims against major product manufacturers, like SharkNinja, Instant Pot and Crock Pot.

According to her complaint, Camacho suffered severe second-degree burns to her hands, wrists and arms after using the SharkNinja blender. She claims the injuries have caused ongoing pain and suffering, as well as anxiety, emotional distress and psychological trauma.

The lawsuit alleges the SharkNinja blender was defectively designed because the lid could be opened while the contents were still pressurized and extremely hot. It contends that a reasonable manufacturer would have included additional safety features. Proposed alternatives include a locking mechanism, a pressure indicator or a seal system that would prevent the lid from being removed until internal pressure had fully dissipated.

In addition to design defect claims, Camacho claims the product suffered from a manufacturing defect and that the defendants failed to provide adequate warnings about the risk of opening the blender immediately after blending hot foods. She asserts that ordinary consumers would not expect hot liquid to suddenly erupt outward when removing the lid after use.

“Therefore, as a direct and proximate result of Defendants defective product, Angie has suffered in a substantial manner including, but not limited to, pain, suffering, anxiety, psychological trauma, bodily injuries, emotional trauma, among other symptoms.”

— Angie Camacho v. SharkNinja Operating LLC et al

The lawsuit raises allegations of negligence, strict product liability based on design and manufacturing defects, and failure to warn. It is seeking special and compensatory damages as well as damages for emotional distress.

Pressure Cooker Recall Lawsuits

In addition to concerns involving SharkNinja blenders, dozens of lawsuits have been filed against the company alleging that users suffered serious burn injuries when lids suddenly blew off Ninja Foodi pressure cookers during normal use, spraying them with scalding contents.

These claims place SharkNinja among a growing number of manufacturers facing pressure cooker lawsuits over allegations that newer electric models allowed lids to detach or be opened while still pressurized, resulting in severe burns and other injuries.

As a result of the manufacturers’ failures to design adequate safety features, pressure cooker injury lawyers are evaluating claims for individuals who have suffered burn injuries.

To request a free consultation and claim evaluation to determine whether you, a friend or family member may be entitled to financial compensation through a lawsuit, submit information about a potential pressure cooker lawsuit for review by a lawyer.

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