Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2018-08-02. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 700Units
2018-08-02Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The recalled pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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