CPSC recall · Reported July 15, 2015
Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Instant Pot "Smart" and "Smart-60" electric pressure cookers. They a….
Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 15, 2015. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #15741 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock..
- None
- agency class
- July 15, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15741 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15741 |
| Date reported | July 15, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 15, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,000 (in addition, 140 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Instant Pot for instructions to receive a free replaceme…
- Check the recall number (15741) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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