Breville Fast Slow Cookers recall 16-066

Breville Fast Slow Cookers

Breville Recalls Pressure Cookers Due to Risk of Burns

CPSC published a recall notice for Breville Fast Slow Cookers from Breville USA Inc. on December 22, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The sealing gasket can be incorrectly inserted upside down on the lid which can allow the unexpected release of built-up pressure. This poses a risk of burns to the user or consumers nearby. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Breville for a replacement sealing gasket and updated instructions.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

BPR600XL

Additional identifying details

Pressure cookers with model number BPR600XL and batch numbers between 1235 and 1529 are included in the recall.

Why it was recalled

The sealing gasket can be incorrectly inserted upside down on the lid which can allow the unexpected release of built-up pressure. This poses a risk of burns to the user or consumers nearby.

Incidents and injuries

Breville USA has received five reports of steam or hot contents escaping from the pressure cooker, resulting in five reports of burns, including second degree burns to the hands, arms or stomach.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Breville for a replacement sealing gasket and updated instructions.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Breville USA Inc.
Manufacturer: Breville USA Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Recall number: 16-066
Units: About 35,600
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Macy's, Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma stores nationwide and online, and online at Amazon.com and BrevilleUSA.com from September 2012 through October 2015 for about $180.