Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 18752
Affected scope: About 700

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash. recalled This recall involves Nutrex pressure cookers with model number 2153. The pressure cookers….

Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash. in August 2, 2018. Reason: The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to c…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Rena Wa…. Verify recall #18752 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to c….

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agency class: August 2, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18752 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Nutrex pressure cookers with model number 2153. The pressure cookers are silver colored with black handles. A blue gasket is attached on the inside of the cover. Model number 2153.DW, the month and year of production and Rena Ware are stamped on the bottom of the unit. "DONG WON" is stamped on the base of the main valve. "DWM" is stamped on the blue gasket.

Reason for recall

The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18752
Date reported	August 2, 2018
Date initiated	August 2, 2018
Recalling firm	Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
Affected scope	About 700
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 immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. Rena Ware is conta…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers 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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 2, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18752.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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