CPSCGeneral Alert
Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: August 2, 2018Recall ID: 18752Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Nutrex pressure cookers™
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rena-Ware-Recalls-Nutrex-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1090_1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | The Nutrex Cooker™ with cover |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1090_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | The Nutrex Cooker™ cover |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1090_3.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | The main valve of the lid with “DONG WON” |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1090_4.jpeg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Base with model number |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1090_5.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Gasket with DWM |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1090_7.jpeg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Gasket |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries. |
| Products › Name | Nutrex pressure cookers™ |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 8369 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for between $750 and $820. |
| Recall Date | 2018-08-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 18752 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Rena Ware toll-free at 877-736-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at CustomerService@RenaWare.com, or online at http://www.renaware.com and click on the “Consumer Notifications” link at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-08-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |