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

Name: Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Rena Ware
SKU: CPSC-18752
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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