Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall: Burn Hazard from Steam Discharge
Rena Ware recalls Nutrex pressure cookers due to burn hazards. Stop using immediately and contact Rena Ware for a free repair.
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The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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What happened, in plain English
Rena Ware is recalling certain Nutrex pressure cookers because they can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. The company has received reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries. Consumers who own these units should stop using them right away. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3541-nutrex-pressure-cooker-recall-burn-hazard-from-steam-discharge.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3541-nutrex-pressure-cooker-recall-burn-hazard-from-steam-discharge · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8369
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“Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall: Burn Hazard from Steam Discharge.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3541-nutrex-pressure-cooker-recall-burn-hazard-from-steam-discharge. Based on CPSC recall #8369 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rena-Ware-Recalls-Nutrex-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled pressure cookers may release steam at lower pressures than designed, leading to unintended depressurization. This sudden release of hot steam can cause burn injuries to the user.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Nutrex pressure cookers through Rena Ware sales representatives between December 2015 and June 2018 are affected. Anyone who has used these pressure cookers is at risk of burns from unintended steam discharge.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for silver-colored pressure cookers with black handles and a blue gasket attached to the inside of the cover. Check the bottom of the unit for model numbers 2153 or 2153.DW, along with production month/year and "Rena Ware" stamps. Additionally, "DONG WON" should be stamped on the base of the main valve, and "DWM" on the blue gasket.
- Brand
Nutrex- Product
Nutrex pressure cookers™- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Do not use the recalled pressure cooker anymore due to the risk of burns from steam discharge.
Contact Rena Ware
Call 877-736-2487 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Mon-Fri), email CustomerService@RenaWare.com, or visit renaware.com and click the 'Consumer Notifications' link to arrange for a free repair.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Contact Nutrex
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nutrex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8369 — Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall: Burn Hazard from Steam Discharge Hello, I own a Nutrex Pressure Cooker Recall: Burn Hazard from Steam Discharge that is covered by recall 8369 from Nutrex. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8369 (August 2, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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