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National Pressure Cooker Lawyers
Electric pressure cookers are marketed as a convenient, safe way to cook meals for your family. Unfortunately, a growing number of these appliances suffer from severe design and manufacturing defects that allow them to violently explode, spraying boiling liquid, steam, and food onto unsuspecting users. The resulting thermal burns can cause permanent disfigurement, blindness, and require extensive skin graft surgeries.
If you or a loved one suffered severe burn injuries due to a defective pressure cooker, the Law Offices of Jason Turchin can help. As national product liability attorneys, we can represent victims across the US. Call us today at (800) 337-7755 for a free, nationwide consultation.
Our Unmatched Experience in Pressure Cooker Litigation
When you are taking on massive appliance manufacturers, experience matters. Our firm does not just participate in pressure cooker lawsuits—we often lead them. Our attorneys have handled more pressure cooker burn cases than almost any other law firm in the United States. In fact, we’ve handled hundreds of exploding pressure cooker claims against some of the largest and most popular pressure cooker brands.
- Tristar Power Pressure Cooker XL: We filed one of the very first product liability lawsuits in the country against Tristar Products regarding their allegedly defective Power Pressure Cooker XL.
- Sunbeam Crockpot Multicooker: Attorney Jason Turchin serve as Co-Lead Counsel in the national class action lawsuit against Sunbeam Products regarding their defective Crock-Pot Express Crock Multicookers.
Why Do Pressure Cookers Explode? (The Defect)
Virtually all modern electric pressure cookers are advertised with “built-in safety features.” These features are explicitly designed to prevent the lid from being opened or removed while the unit remains pressurized.
However, consumer complaints and our extensive litigation experience have uncovered numerous catastrophic defects, including:
- Faulty Lid Locks: The safety pin or locking mechanism fails to engage, allowing the consumer to easily twist off the lid while the pot is still fully pressurized.
- Defective Steam Release Valves: The valve becomes clogged or falsely indicates that all steam has been released, tricking the user into opening a dangerous appliance.
- Improper Gasket Seals: Defective rubber sealing rings allow boiling steam to violently escape from the sides of the cooker during normal operation.
Pressure Cooker Brands We Are Investigating
Our product liability lawyers can investigate, litigate, and settle claims against numerous appliance manufacturers and retailers. If you were burned by any of the following brands, contact us immediately:
- Tristar (Power Pressure Cooker XL)
- Sunbeam (Crock-Pot Multicooker)
- Instant Pot
- Ninja Foodi
- NuWave (NutriPot)
- Sensio (Bella)
- Gourmia
- Insignia
- Cuisinart
- Emeril Lagasse Pressure Cooker
- Wolfgang Puck
- Maxi-Matic (Elite Bistro)
- Fagor / Zavor
- Breville
- Presto
- Bene Casa
National Representation for Burn Victims
Because major appliance manufacturers distribute their products nationally, lawsuits involving exploding pressure cookers are frequently elevated to Federal Court or consolidated into Multi-District Litigation (MDL).
Whether you live in Florida, New Jersey, New York, or anywhere in between, our firm has the resources to represent you. We routinely file lawsuits in state and federal jurisdictions across the country and partner with local co-counsel when necessary to help ensure you receive the highest level of aggressive legal advocacy.
Compensation for Pressure Cooker Burns
Under strict product liability law, if a product is unreasonably dangerous, the manufacturer can be held financially responsible for your damages. We can fight to recover maximum compensation for:
- Emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
- Skin graft surgeries and specialized burn treatments.
- Permanent scarring, disfigurement, and nerve damage.
- Lost wages from missing work during your recovery.
- Severe physical pain, emotional distress, and trauma.
Contact the Law Offices of Jason Turchin today at (800) 337-7755 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no fees or costs unless we recover money for you.
Pressure Cooker Explosion FAQs
What should I do with my pressure cooker after it explodes?
Do not throw it away, and do not clean it. The defective pressure cooker is the single most important piece of evidence in your product liability lawsuit. Place the unit, the lid, the rubber gasket, and any broken pieces into a safe box or plastic bin. Do not attempt to reassemble or test the unit, as this can lead to claims of “spoliation of evidence” by the manufacturer’s defense attorneys.
The manufacturer offered me a refund or a replacement. Should I take it?
Absolutely not without speaking with an attorney. Appliance companies frequently ask injured victims to mail the exploding pressure cooker back to them in exchange for something like a $100 refund or a new unit. This is a tactic which could be used to confiscate the defective product so it cannot be inspected by our legal experts.
Furthermore, cashing a refund check or signing their paperwork may legally release the company from paying for your severe medical bills. Always consult with a Florida product liability attorney before speaking to the manufacturer.
Should I join a pressure cooker class action lawsuit?
If you suffered severe thermal burns, a standard class action is rarely in your best interest. Class actions often divide a single settlement among thousands of people, which is fine for getting a refund on a broken appliance, but inadequate for catastrophic injuries. Instead, our attorneys typically file individual lawsuits that may be grouped into Multi-District Litigation (MDL). This allows us to pursue maximum compensation you may deserve for your specific surgeries, lost wages, and permanent scarring while sharing discovery resources against the manufacturer.
Can I still sue if I don’t have the original receipt or box?
Yes. You may still be able to pursue a claim. You often do not need the original receipt or packaging to file a strict product liability claim. Our investigative team can often identify the specific make, model, and manufacturing batch of the defective cooker using the serial numbers stamped on the base of the unit, or through your digital purchase history on sites like Amazon or Target.
Who is responsible for my medical bills if I was burned by a pressure cooker?
Under strict product liability laws, multiple entities in the “chain of distribution” can be held financially responsible for your injuries. This means our attorneys can pursue compensation from the product designer, the overseas manufacturer, the brand distributor (like Tristar or Sunbeam), and even the retail store (like Walmart or Best Buy) that sold you the dangerous product.
How long do I have to file a pressure cooker lawsuit?
The statute of limitations varies drastically depending on the state where the injury occurred. For example, victims in Florida generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim, while other states may allow up to three or four years. Because gathering evidence and inspecting the appliance takes time, it is vital to contact our legal team immediately so we can file your claim before the strict legal deadline expires.
How much does it cost to hire a burn injury lawyer?
The Law Offices of Jason Turchin represents all pressure cooker burn victims on a strict contingency fee basis. We advance all costs for expert engineers, product inspections, and court filing fees. You pay nothing out-of-pocket, and we only collect an attorney’s fee and costs if we successfully recover a financial settlement or jury verdict for you. Call 800-337-7755 today for a free, nationwide case evaluation.
