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Product Recall Number: 07-509

Why was Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers recalled?

The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.

Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers
Here's product recall specific data for Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-509

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-11-29

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa., is voluntarily recalling about 1,450 Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers. The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders. Name of Product: Ultrex-brand Pressure CookersUnits: About 1,450Importer: Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa.Retailer: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.Hazard: The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.Incidents/Injuries: HSN has received two reports of injuries which involve second and third degree burns to the upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.Description: The recalled product is the Ultrex-brand 8-quart pressure cooker set, model number 11453. The set includes a pressure cooker and optional steamer basket. The model number is stamped on the bottom of the pot.Sold by: HSN's television network, Web site, through its toll-free number and an employee store in St. Petersburg, Fla., from June 2003 through October 2004 for about $90.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 anytime or visit their Web site at www.hsn.com.

  • Hazard Description: The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 1,450

  • Incidents: HSN has received two reports of injuries which involve second and third degree burns to the upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.

  • Sold At: HSN's television network, Web site, through its toll-free number and an employee store in St. Petersburg, Fla., from June 2003 through October 2004 for about $90.

  • Importers: Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: Retailer:

  • Custom Field: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.