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Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled August 2, 2018 · CPSC recall 18752 · Rena Ware

The Nutrex Cooker™ with coverThe Nutrex Cooker™ coverThe main valve of the lid with “DONG WON”Base with model number
Hazard
The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 700
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries.

Description

This recall involves Nutrex pressure cookers with model number 2153. The pressure cookers are silver colored with black handles. A blue gasket is attached on the inside of the cover. Model number 2153.DW, the month and year of production and Rena Ware are stamped on the bottom of the unit. "DONG WON" is stamped on the base of the main valve. "DWM" is stamped on the blue gasket.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. Rena Ware is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact

Rena Ware toll-free at 877-736-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at http://www.renaware.com and click on the “Consumer Notifications” link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Nutrex pressure cookers™
Imported by
Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
Distributed by
Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
Retailers
Through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for between $750 and $820.
Made in
South Korea

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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