HSN LP Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers recall: Burn Hazard
HSN LP Recalls Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard
Why was HSN LP Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers recalled?
The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these products immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price. Contact: For more information, consumers should contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 anytime or visit their Web site at www.hsn.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers
- Company
- Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 1,450
- Sold at
- HSN's television network, Web site, through its toll-free number and an employee store in St. Petersburg, Fla., from June 2003 through October 2004 for about $90.
- Recall date
- November 30, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- HSN has received two reports of injuries, which involve second and third degree burns to the upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled product is the Ultrex-brand 8-quart pressure cooker set, model number 11453. The set includes a pressure cooker and optional steamer basket. The model number is stamped on the bottom of the pot.