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Product Recall
Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
The Nutrex Cooker™ with cover
Nutrex pressure cookers™
Recall Date: August 2nd, 2018
Units: About 700
Hazards: The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Repair
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.
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.
Images:
The Nutrex Cooker™ with cover
The Nutrex Cooker™ cover
The main valve of the lid with “DONG WON”
Base with model number
Gasket with DWM
Gasket
Consumer Contact:
Rena Ware toll-free at 877-736-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at http://www.renaware.com and click on the “Consumer Notifications” link at the bottom of the page for more information.Injuries:
The firm has received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries.
Retailers:
Through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for between $750 and $820.
Importers:
Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
Distributors:
Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
