Stop Using Power Quick Pot Pressure Cookers, CPSC Warns; Maker Refuses Recall
United States
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Summary
- Federal safety officials are telling people to stop using a popular pressure cooker, but they haven’t been able to get it recalled.
- On Thursday, October 15, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a safety warning about the 6-quart Power Quick Pot, model Y6D-36, saying the lid can open under pressure and spray hot food and liquid.
- About 393,000 were sold, and the agency has 24 reports of serious burns.
- Tristar Products, the importer, refused a recall, so no refund or replacement is being offered.
- The CPSC says to stop using the cooker and dispose of it.
Timeline
Please view the attached photo of the affected model provided by the CPSC.
Anyone who was hurt can report it at [SaferProducts.gov](https://www.saferproducts.gov/) or call CPSC at [800-638-2772](tel:800-638-2772).
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the cookers and dispose of them, and not to sell them or give them away.
The cooker is stainless steel with a black pressure lid, button controls, and a digital temperature and function display. “Power Quick Pot” is printed on the front, and the model number, Y6D-36, is on a label on the back.
The cookers were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, eBay, and other retailers nationwide from about July 2018 to November 2023 for between $44 and $160.
Because there is no recall, there is no company-sponsored refund or replacement program for owners.
CPSC issued a warning and not a recall because Tristar Products, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, which imports the cookers, refused to recall them or offer consumers a remedy.
The agency has received 24 reports of serious burn injuries.
CPSC says the lid can open while the cooker is pressurized, causing hot contents to be expelled unexpectedly and creating a risk of serious burns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a safety warning, not a recall, telling owners of about 393,000 Power Quick Pot 6-quart electric pressure cookers, model Y6D-36, to stop using them immediately. The warning was issued Thursday, October 15.
Incident reported at United States.
Please view the attached photo of the affected model provided by the CPSC.
Anyone who was hurt can report it at [SaferProducts.gov](https://www.saferproducts.gov/) or call CPSC at [800-638-2772](tel:800-638-2772).
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the cookers and dispose of them, and not to sell them or give them away.
The cooker is stainless steel with a black pressure lid, button controls, and a digital temperature and function display. “Power Quick Pot” is printed on the front, and the model number, Y6D-36, is on a label on the back.
The cookers were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, eBay, and other retailers nationwide from about July 2018 to November 2023 for between $44 and $160.
Because there is no recall, there is no company-sponsored refund or replacement program for owners.
CPSC issued a warning and not a recall because Tristar Products, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, which imports the cookers, refused to recall them or offer consumers a remedy.
The agency has received 24 reports of serious burn injuries.
CPSC says the lid can open while the cooker is pressurized, causing hot contents to be expelled unexpectedly and creating a risk of serious burns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a safety warning, not a recall, telling owners of about 393,000 Power Quick Pot 6-quart electric pressure cookers, model Y6D-36, to stop using them immediately. The warning was issued Thursday, October 15.
Incident reported at United States.
Please view the attached photo of the affected model provided by the CPSC.
Anyone who was hurt can report it at [SaferProducts.gov](https://www.saferproducts.gov/) or call CPSC at [800-638-2772](tel:800-638-2772).
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the cookers and dispose of them, and not to sell them or give them away.
The cooker is stainless steel with a black pressure lid, button controls, and a digital temperature and function display. “Power Quick Pot” is printed on the front, and the model number, Y6D-36, is on a label on the back.
The cookers were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, eBay, and other retailers nationwide from about July 2018 to November 2023 for between $44 and $160.
Because there is no recall, there is no company-sponsored refund or replacement program for owners.
CPSC issued a warning and not a recall because Tristar Products, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, which imports the cookers, refused to recall them or offer consumers a remedy.
The agency has received 24 reports of serious burn injuries.
CPSC says the lid can open while the cooker is pressurized, causing hot contents to be expelled unexpectedly and creating a risk of serious burns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a safety warning, not a recall, telling owners of about 393,000 Power Quick Pot 6-quart electric pressure cookers, model Y6D-36, to stop using them immediately. The warning was issued Thursday, October 15.
Incident reported at United States.
Please view the attached photo of the affected model provided by the CPSC.
Anyone who was hurt can report it at [SaferProducts.gov](https://www.saferproducts.gov/) or call CPSC at [800-638-2772](tel:800-638-2772).
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the cookers and dispose of them, and not to sell them or give them away.
The cooker is stainless steel with a black pressure lid, button controls, and a digital temperature and function display. “Power Quick Pot” is printed on the front, and the model number, Y6D-36, is on a label on the back.
The cookers were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, eBay, and other retailers nationwide from about July 2018 to November 2023 for between $44 and $160.
Because there is no recall, there is no company-sponsored refund or replacement program for owners.
CPSC issued a warning and not a recall because Tristar Products, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, which imports the cookers, refused to recall them or offer consumers a remedy.
The agency has received 24 reports of serious burn injuries.
CPSC says the lid can open while the cooker is pressurized, causing hot contents to be expelled unexpectedly and creating a risk of serious burns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a safety warning, not a recall, telling owners of about 393,000 Power Quick Pot 6-quart electric pressure cookers, model Y6D-36, to stop using them immediately. The warning was issued Thursday, October 15.
Incident reported at United States.
Please view the attached photo of the affected model provided by the CPSC.
Anyone who was hurt can report it at [SaferProducts.gov](https://www.saferproducts.gov/) or call CPSC at [800-638-2772](tel:800-638-2772).
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the cookers and dispose of them, and not to sell them or give them away.
The cooker is stainless steel with a black pressure lid, button controls, and a digital temperature and function display. “Power Quick Pot” is printed on the front, and the model number, Y6D-36, is on a label on the back.
The cookers were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, eBay, and other retailers nationwide from about July 2018 to November 2023 for between $44 and $160.
Because there is no recall, there is no company-sponsored refund or replacement program for owners.
CPSC issued a warning and not a recall because Tristar Products, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, which imports the cookers, refused to recall them or offer consumers a remedy.
The agency has received 24 reports of serious burn injuries.
CPSC says the lid can open while the cooker is pressurized, causing hot contents to be expelled unexpectedly and creating a risk of serious burns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a safety warning, not a recall, telling owners of about 393,000 Power Quick Pot 6-quart electric pressure cookers, model Y6D-36, to stop using them immediately. The warning was issued Thursday, October 15.
Incident reported at United States.
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What do you mean they refuse
@bronxUser1985702671 greed, pure corporate greed.
This is wild… should ppl begin boycotting this company period? Give bad reviews and post on all platforms until this company is out of business!!! How can they be allowed to hurt ppl this way and get away with it. All the ppl hurt so fast need a class action law suit!
@THEJB3 correct, next week they will be under a new company name back to selling junk again through the same retailer
No refund or repair offered. Nice.
@Jnebsj you can’t repair something that shipped faulty
I had no idea you can just refuse a recall like that. That's insane
@duchsidncosm Kinda like freedom of speech isn’t freedom of consequence. They can refuse to recall but they aren’t free from the public perception of doing so. They’re absolutely fucked, this story is already going so viral. Reputation ruined and won’t be surprised if they rescind on this initial reaction.
What do you mean they refuse
@bronxUser1985702671 greed, pure corporate greed.
This is wild… should ppl begin boycotting this company period? Give bad reviews and post on all platforms until this company is out of business!!! How can they be allowed to hurt ppl this way and get away with it. All the ppl hurt so fast need a class action law suit!
@THEJB3 correct, next week they will be under a new company name back to selling junk again through the same retailer
No refund or repair offered. Nice.
@Jnebsj you can’t repair something that shipped faulty
I had no idea you can just refuse a recall like that. That's insane
@duchsidncosm Kinda like freedom of speech isn’t freedom of consequence. They can refuse to recall but they aren’t free from the public perception of doing so. They’re absolutely fucked, this story is already going so viral. Reputation ruined and won’t be surprised if they rescind on this initial reaction.
What do you mean they refuse
@bronxUser1985702671 greed, pure corporate greed.
This is wild… should ppl begin boycotting this company period? Give bad reviews and post on all platforms until this company is out of business!!! How can they be allowed to hurt ppl this way and get away with it. All the ppl hurt so fast need a class action law suit!
@THEJB3 correct, next week they will be under a new company name back to selling junk again through the same retailer
No refund or repair offered. Nice.
@Jnebsj you can’t repair something that shipped faulty
I had no idea you can just refuse a recall like that. That's insane
@duchsidncosm Kinda like freedom of speech isn’t freedom of consequence. They can refuse to recall but they aren’t free from the public perception of doing so. They’re absolutely fucked, this story is already going so viral. Reputation ruined and won’t be surprised if they rescind on this initial reaction.
What do you mean they refuse
@bronxUser1985702671 greed, pure corporate greed.
This is wild… should ppl begin boycotting this company period? Give bad reviews and post on all platforms until this company is out of business!!! How can they be allowed to hurt ppl this way and get away with it. All the ppl hurt so fast need a class action law suit!
@THEJB3 correct, next week they will be under a new company name back to selling junk again through the same retailer
No refund or repair offered. Nice.
@Jnebsj you can’t repair something that shipped faulty
I had no idea you can just refuse a recall like that. That's insane
@duchsidncosm Kinda like freedom of speech isn’t freedom of consequence. They can refuse to recall but they aren’t free from the public perception of doing so. They’re absolutely fucked, this story is already going so viral. Reputation ruined and won’t be surprised if they rescind on this initial reaction.
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What do you mean they refuse
@bronxUser1985702671 greed, pure corporate greed.
This is wild… should ppl begin boycotting this company period? Give bad reviews and post on all platforms until this company is out of business!!! How can they be allowed to hurt ppl this way and get away with it. All the ppl hurt so fast need a class action law suit!
@THEJB3 correct, next week they will be under a new company name back to selling junk again through the same retailer
No refund or repair offered. Nice.
@Jnebsj you can’t repair something that shipped faulty
I had no idea you can just refuse a recall like that. That's insane
@duchsidncosm Kinda like freedom of speech isn’t freedom of consequence. They can refuse to recall but they aren’t free from the public perception of doing so. They’re absolutely fucked, this story is already going so viral. Reputation ruined and won’t be surprised if they rescind on this initial reaction.