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Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: July 15, 2015 Initiated: July 15, 2015 #15741

Product Description

This recall involves Instant Pot "Smart" and "Smart-60" electric pressure cookers. They are stainless steel with black molded plastic attachments, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. They are Bluetooth® enabled and can be controlled by an app. "Instant Pot" and "Smart" are printed on the front of the control panel. Serial numbers between 1410 and 1503 and manufacture dates between 12/1/2014 and 6/1/2015 are included in the recall. The serial numbers and dates are printed on a label on the bottom of the pressure cooker's base.

Reason for Recall

The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Instant Pot for instructions to receive a free replacement base, which consists of the entire bottom of the pressure cooker including the control panel. The firm is contacting all purchasers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,000 (in addition, 140 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Instant Pot "Smart" and "Smart-60" electric pressure cookers. They are stainless steel with black molded plastic attachments, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. They are Bluetooth® enabled and can be controlled by an app. "Instant Pot" and "Smart" are printed on the front of the control panel. Serial numbers between 1410 and 1503 and manufacture dates between 12/1/2014 and 6/1/2015 are included in the recall. The serial numbers and dates are printed on a label on the bottom of the pressure cooker's base.. Units affected: About 1,000 (in addition, 140 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Instant Pot for instructions to receive a free replacement base, which consists of the entire bottom of the pressure cooker including the control panel. The firm is contacting all purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 15, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15741.