Tristar Power Pressure Cooker Class Action Settlement

A class action settlement is now providing owners of allegedly defective Tristar power pressure cookers with warranty extensions and credits toward purchases of new products.

This power pressure cooker settlement resolves claims from two different pressure cooker class action lawsuits. Plaintiff Edwina Pinon filed the first of these actions in March 2016 in a federal court in California. Two months later, plaintiffs Kenneth Chapman, Jessica Vennel, and Jason Jackson brought a similar action in Ohio.

According to the plaintiffs, several models of Tristar-made pressure cookers are defective in ways that create unreasonable dangers for anyone who uses them. Some cookers’ lids release steam suddenly while the lid is being opened, the plaintiffs say.

Other cookers have lids that allegedly fail to stay in place while the device is under pressure, contrary to the manual’s warranty that the lid should not be removable while there is any pressure inside the cooker.

Still other cookers allegedly have defective pressure relief valves or gaskets, that may allow pressure to build up inside the cooker while the lid isn’t properly sealed.

Plaintiffs in the Ohio action won class certification in June 2017. Pinon’s action was transferred to Ohio in October 2017 so the two power pressure cooker class action lawsuits could be handled together. Trial had begun and the plaintiffs had presented part of their case in chief when the parties put trial on hold and worked out this settlement agreement.

Under terms of the power pressure cooker class action settlement, Tristar offers Class Members a warranty extension on whatever qualifying power pressure cooker they already own. Class Members can also get a credit toward the purchase of their choice of three new power kitchen appliances.

When submitting a claim, Class Members must certify that they have watched (or read the transcript of) a three-minute power pressure cooker safety video, available on the settlement website.

Tristar maintains that it has complied with all applicable laws and denied the plaintiffs’ claims. The company says it agreed to this power pressure cooker class action settlement solely to avoid the expense and risks that would come from prolonging the litigation.

Class Members can object to the settlement or opt out of it by submitting a written request no later than June 4, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement Class covers all U.S. persons who between March 1, 2013 and Jan. 19, 2018 purchased power pressure cookers manufactured or marketed by Tristar.

Potential Award

$72.50 Credit.

Class Members can get a $72.50 credit toward the purchase of their choice of the following new kitchen appliances:

• Power Cooker, a 10 qt. pressure cooker – Model No. PC-WAL4
• Power Air Fryer XL, a 5.3 qt. air fryer – Model No. AF-530
• Copper Chef XL Precision Induction Cooktop Set

Class Members can also get a free extension of their warranty through one year after the effective date of the settlement. The effective date will not be set until the court has granted final approval of the settlement and all opportunities for appeals have been exhausted.

Proof of Purchase

Class Members who received an emailed or mailed notice are asked to present the Class Member ID number that appears in the notice.

Class Members who did not receive a notice can still file a claim. They will be asked for the date and location of their power pressure cooker purchase, the model number, and the name of the pressure cooker on the faceplate. Class Members must also submit proof of purchase, in the form of a receipt, invoice, or photograph of the manufacturer’s identification plate from the bottom of the cooker.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

7/4/2018

Case Name

Chapman, et al. v. Tristar Products Inc., Case No. 1:16-cv-01114, and Pinon v. Tristar Products Inc., Case No. 1:17-cv-02298, both in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Final Hearing

7/12/2018

UPDATE: The Tristar Power Pressure Cooker Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on August 3, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive your credit in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On September 6, 2018, an appeal to the Tristar Power Pressure Cooker Class Action Settlement was filed.  Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  

UPDATE 3: On Feb. 4, 2019, the Tristar pressure cooker class action settlement faced pushback from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that says Class Members get nothing of value from the deal.

UPDATE 4: On Februbary 18, 2020, TCA viewers started receiving Tristar credit vouchers for $72.50 towards a new Tristar kitchen appliance. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and receive a credit!

Settlement Website

www.PowerPressureCookerSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Power Pressure Cooker Settlement
c/o Heffler Claims Group
P.O. Box 58580
Philadelphia, PA 19102-8580
(844) 271-4784

Class Counsel

Gregory F. Coleman
Adam Edwards
Mark E. Silvey
Lisa A. White
LAW OFFICE OF GREG COLEMAN

Arthur M. Stock
Shanon J. Carson
BERGER & MONTAGUE

Jack Landskroner
Drew T. Legando
LANDSKRONER GRIECO MERRIMAN

Edward A. Wallace
Tyler J. Story
WEXLER WALLACE

Todd M. Friedman
Meghan George
LAW OFFICES OF TODD M. FRIEDMAN

Defense Counsel

John Q. Lewis
Zachary J. Adams
Jonathan F. Feczko
Madeline Dennis
TUCKER ELLIS

Pamela M. Ferguson
Shawn Adrian Toliver
Mark Francis Ram
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP