CPSC Warns of Burn Hazard from Gourmia Pressure Cookers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned consumers to immediately stop using Gourmia Pressure Cookers due to a serious burn hazard. The lid can reportedly open while the unit is pressurized, with multiple burn injuries already reported. The majority of the recalled cookers were sold at Best Buy.
- The specific model involved is the Gourmia GPC625, a six-quart digital pressure cooker with a stainless steel and black plastic finish. - Approximately 43,500 of these pressure cookers were sold nationwide between 2017 and 2020. - The units retailed for between $50 and $80 at various stores, including e-commerce platforms, but were primarily sold at Best Buy. - The CPSC has received five reports of incidents involving hot contents being expelled under pressure, resulting in four cases of severe burn injuries. - A key design flaw is the float valve, which indicates if the unit is pressurized, is located inside the handle, making it difficult for users to see. - The importer, The Steelstone Group, LLC (doing business as Gourmia), and the main retailer, Best Buy Co., Inc., have refused to agree to what the CPSC considers an acceptable recall. - Incorrect volume markings on the inner pot can lead to overfilling, which can cause hot food and liquids to be ejected when venting or opening the cooker. - At least two lawsuits have been filed by consumers who allege they sustained burn injuries from the product.
