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• Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Claims Safety Features Failed to Prevent Explosion

  March 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Kentucky man says he suffered serious burns because he was able to remove the lid of his Instant Pot pressure cooker while the contents were still under pressure, resulting in an explosion.

• Helix Hoverboard Recall Follows Fires, Smoke Inhalation and Property Damage Reports

  December 22, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  About 25,000 Helix hoverboards are being recalled following reports of overheating, fires, and smoke inhalation injuries.

• Philips Panorama MRI Machine Recall Issued Over Explosion Risk

  December 22, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  About 150 Philips MRI machines used in hospitals nationwide are being recalled due to a risk of explosions.

• Instant Pot Lawsuit Filed Against Walmart After Pressure Cooker Exploded, Causing Serious Burns

  December 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Instant Pot lawsuit claims a Las Vegas woman suffered severe burn injuries when she was able to remove the lid of a pressure cooker purchased at Walmart while the contents were still under pressure.

• Higher Number of Recalls in 2023 Reflects CPSC Enforcement Efforts, Commissioner Says

  November 10, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CPSC announced a sharp increase in product recalls for fiscal year 2023, fueled by increases in its enforcement budget.

• Best Buy Insignia Pressure Cooker Recall Due to Risk of Explosions and Burns

  October 27, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Best Buy Insignia Pressure Cooker recall warns that nearly 1 million devices have inaccurate markings which can lead to consumers overfilling them, resulting in an explosion and burn injury risk.

• CPSC Issues Fuel Container Safety Warnings, As New Gas Can Rules Take Effect

  October 17, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The new recommendations come just a couple months after the CPSC put in place new requirements for all new gas cans to be equipped with flame arrestors.

• Walmart Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed After Lid Blew Off, Causing Severe Burns from Hot Liquid, Steam

  October 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Walmart pressure cooker lawsuit claims a Louisiana woman suffered severe and permanent burn injuries when the device exploded as the lid was being removed.

• NHTSA to Hold Public Hearing on Arc Airbag Problems Following Reports of Explosions, Injuries

  September 21, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The NHTSA is holding a public hearing next month to determine whether it should force an ARC airbag inflator recall, following reports of explosions, injuries and at least one death.

• Crock-Pot Explosion Resulted in Serious Burns When Pressure Cooker Lid Removed: Lawsuit

  September 15, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A pressure cooker explosion lawsuit claims Crock-Pots are defective for failing to include safety features which prevent the lid from being removed while the contents are under pressure.