Pressure cooker burn injury lawsuit investigation

When pressure cookers fail, the resulting injuries can be devastating, but you may have options.

If you were injured by a pressure cooker explosion or malfunction, you may qualify to file a legal claim.

What to know about pressure cooker lawsuits

• Core Issue: Pressure cookers sold across the United States have reportedly exploded or malfunctioned during normal use, releasing scalding water and steam or allowing lids to burst open while still pressurized — leading to serious burns and other injuries.
• Who it Affects: Individuals who were injured while using or near a pressure cooker.
• Legal Status: Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed over alleged pressure cooker defects, and attorneys continue to investigate new claims.
• Harm/Impact: Reported injuries include severe burns, scarring, nerve damage and other complications. These injuries can require extensive medical treatment, lead to costly bills and result in time away from work.
• Take Action: If you were injured by a pressure cooker explosion, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. Complete the form on this page to see if you qualify.

What are the pressure cooker burn injury lawsuits about?

Hundreds of injured consumers have filed lawsuits against pressure cooker manufacturers, including Instant Pot, NuWave, Crock-Pot and others. These pressure cooker lawsuits allege that design flaws and manufacturing defects have caused these products to explode, release scalding liquid without warning or violently open while still under pressure — resulting in serious injuries.

These claims argue that:

• These products are defective due to alleged design flaws, low-quality materials or manufacturing errors
• Manufacturers knew or should have known these products were hazardous and failed to warn consumers

These lawsuits seek to hold manufacturers accountable for releasing allegedly unsafe products into consumers’ homes.

Case updates

Legal status as of April 2026

• April 2026: Hundreds of pressure cooker lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers, including Instant Pot, NuWave, Crock-Pot and others, and attorneys are actively investigating new pressure cooker burn claims from injured consumers across the United States.

This page was last reviewed and updated in April 2026 to reflect the latest case developments.

The long-term impact of pressure cooker injuries

Pressure cooker injuries are not minor accidents. When these appliances malfunction, the results can be catastrophic — leaving victims with injuries that affect every part of their daily lives.

Extensive Medical Treatment: Many injuries require emergency care, surgeries, skin grafts and ongoing treatment, leading to a long and difficult recovery process.
Lasting Physical Effects: These injuries can leave permanent scarring, limited mobility or chronic pain that affects daily life.
Time Away From Work: Victims may be unable to return to work for weeks or months, resulting in lost income and financial instability.
Ongoing Financial Burden: Medical bills, rehabilitation and follow-up care can continue to add up long after the initial injury.

For those affected, pursuing legal action may help recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

What to do if you were injured by a pressure cooker

If you or someone you love was injured by a pressure cooker, taking the right steps early can help protect your health and your potential legal claim. Consider taking the following steps:

• Seek medical attention immediately and keep all records, bills and discharge paperwork
• Photograph your injuries as soon as possible after the incident
• Keep the pressure cooker — do not throw it away, return it or attempt to repair it
• Save any receipts, packaging, manuals or warranty cards related to the product
• Write down what happened while the details are fresh, including the date, time and what you were doing when the incident occurred
• Fill out the form on this page to see if you may be eligible to file a claim

Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.