If you or a loved one owns a Best Buy Insignia pressure cooker, you should be aware of an important recall involving nearly one million units due to a serious safety hazard.
With over 30 incidents reported, including 17 cases of serious burn injuries, the Best Buy Pressure Cooker Recall is something you should not ignore.
The reported injuries could be a small sampling of a much larger problem. Often, defective consumer products and incidents related to them go unreported, especially if the users are fortunate enoughto avoid harm or sustain minor injuries.
If you or a close family member has been injured by one of these defective cookers or any other defective product, an experienced product liability lawyer with Wilshire Law Firm can help you understand your rights and eligibility for compensation.
Your Best Buy Pressure Cooker May Be Defective
In October 2023, Best Buy announced a significant recall of its Insignia Multi-Function Pressure Cookers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that the pressure cooker’s inner pot has incorrect volume markings, which can lead to users overfilling the cooker.
An overfilled pressure cooker can pose serious burn injuries when it is opened or when the operator performs a manual pressure release. Both methods may blast scalding hot food, liquid, and steam onto the operator or anyone nearby.
The Best Buy pressure cooker defect has already led to several reported burn injuries, and it poses an ongoing risk to anyone using the product.
If you own one of these pressure cookers, it’s crucial to stop using it immediately and take the appropriate steps to ensure your safety.
Best Buy was the sole importer, distributor, and vendor of the Insignia pressure cookers. The big-box electronics vendor imported and sold about 930,000 units from China.
What Pressure Cookers Is Best Buy Recalling?
The recall involves several specific models of Insignia pressure cookers and replacement inner pots. Here’s the detailed information you need:
- Models Affected: NS-MC60SS8, NS-MC60SS9, NS-MC80SS9
- Inner Cooker Pot Models: NS-MCRP6NS9, NS-MCRP6SS9
- Size: Six-quart and eight-quart capacities
- Brand: The brand name Insignia is displayed on the front of each cooker, and the model numbers are printed on a label attached to the side of the unit.
- Dates Sold: These products were sold at Best Buy stores and on their website, as well as on Amazon, between October 2017 and June 2023. Prices ranged from $50 to $120.
If you own one of these models, it’s important to check the product information and confirm whether your unit is part of the recall.
What Is the Problem with Best Buy Insignia Pressure Cookers?
The defect at the heart of the recall involves the incorrect volume markings on the inner pot of the pressure cookers. These misleading measurements can cause users to overfill the cooker, especially when preparing dishes under pressure. As a result, when the cooker is vented using the quick-release method or if it is opened while still pressurized, the hot contents can be forcefully ejected.
This malfunction is particularly dangerous because:
- Hot food and liquids can be expelled under pressure, creating a burn hazard.
- There have already been 31 reported incidents of food being ejected, and 17 reports of burn injuries, including cases of second-degree burns and severe injuries.
- The incorrect volume markings may mislead users into believing the pot can handle more food than it actually can when cooking under pressure.
How Do I Identify a Recalled Best Buy Pressure Cooker?
If you’re concerned that you own one of these defective pressure cookers, you can easily identify them by checking the following details:
- Brand: The brand name Insignia will be clearly visible on the front of the unit.
- Model Number: Check the permanent on-product label on the side of the pressure cooker. If your unit has one of the model numbers NS-MC60SS8, NS-MC60SS9, or NS-MC80SS9, it is part of the recall.
- Inner Pot Model: The inner pots have model numbers NS-MCRP6NS9 and NS-MCRP6SS9, which are also part of the recall. These pots are black, have a non-stick coating, and contain cup and liter measurements embossed on the sides.
If your pressure cooker or inner pot matches any of these descriptions, stop using it immediately and follow the steps outlined below.
What Should I Do if I Have a Recalled Best Buy Pressure Cooker?
If you’ve determined that your pressure cooker is part of the recall, the next steps are simple and critical to your safety:
- Stop Using the Pressure Cooker Immediately: Do not use the cooker or the inner pot for any cooking until it has been replaced.
- Contact Best Buy: Reach out to Best Buy to arrange for a free replacement of the inner pot and the floating locking valve, which signals when the pot is locked and pressurized. You can contact Best Buy at 1-800-566-7498 or visit their recall website to register for the replacement parts.
- Follow Safe Pressure Cooking Practices: Even after receiving the replacement parts, always make sure the pot is not filled beyond two-thirds capacity, and never attempt to open the cooker until the floating valve has dropped, indicating that the pressure has been released.
Do I Have a Best Buy Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
If you or someone close to you has been injured by one of these defective Best Buy pressure cookers, you may be entitled to compensation. At Wilshire Law Firm, we understand how traumatic an incident like this can be. Suffering a burn injury from a product you trusted is not only painful but can lead to long-term consequences, including medical bills, lost income, and emotional distress.
Wilshire Law Firm’s product liability lawyers are here to help you. We have a strong track record of fighting for our clients and securing the compensation they deserve in product liability cases. We don’t just bring compassion to our cases; we bring the muscle to get results.
How Can a Product Liability Lawyer Help?
If you’ve been injured by a defective Insignia pressure cooker, Wilshire Law Firm can assist you in several ways, including:
- Investigating Your Case: We’ll gather all the necessary evidence to prove that the pressure cooker was defective and that it caused your injuries.
- Pursuing Compensation: We’ll help you seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other damages you’ve incurred.
- Aggressive Representation: Our lawyers are relentless in holding manufacturers accountable and ensuring that our clients are compensated fairly for their injuries.
Win with Wilshire
If you or someone you love has been harmed by a recalled Best Buy Insignia pressure cooker, don’t wait to take action. Reach out to Wilshire Law Firm today for a free consultation. Our powerhouse team of results-driven personal injury lawyers will guide you through your options and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
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