Recall #24-013 · Published October 26, 2023

Insignia pressure cookers

Best Buy Recalls Insignia™ Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Insignia pressure cookers from Insignia on October 26, 2023. CPSC identifies this hazard: The pressure cooker has incorrect volume markings on the inner pot. This can cause consumers to overfill the pot and hot food and liquids to be ejected when the pressure cooker is vented using the quick release method or opened while its contents are pressurized, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Best Buy for a free replacement of the inner pot and floating locking valve for signaling pressure.

Recalled Insignia 6-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker, model no. NS-MC60SS8
Recalled Insignia 6-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker, model no. NS-MC60SS8
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What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

NS-MC60SS8NS-MC60SS9NS-MC80SS9NS-MCRP6NS9NS-MCRP6SS9
Additional identifying details

The brand name INSIGNIA appears on the front of each unit and on its permanent on-product label.

Why it was recalled

The pressure cooker has incorrect volume markings on the inner pot. This can cause consumers to overfill the pot and hot food and liquids to be ejected when the pressure cooker is vented using the quick release method or opened while its contents are pressurized, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Best Buy has received 31 reports of incidents in which the contents were expelled under pressure, including 17 reports of burn injuries, some of which involved reports of second-degree and severe burns.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Best Buy for a free replacement of the inner pot and floating locking valve for signaling pressure.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
24-013
Units
About 930,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com and www.amazon.com from October 2017 through June 2023 for between $50 and $120.
Importer
Best Buy Purchasing LLC, of Richfield, Minnesota

Insignia pressure cookers

Recall contact information

Best Buy toll-free at 888-359?4485 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/pc or www.bestbuy.com by clicking on "Pressure Cooker Recall" in the Home Page banner or by clicking on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the home page under "Orders & Purchases."

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