Dozens of home cooks suffered severe burns in the sudden explosion of the pressure cooker. Consumers who are seriously injured due to product failure after purchasing a pressure cooker can obtain financial compensation by filing a civil lawsuit:

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More than 20 consumers have filed a lawsuit against Samsung products, claiming that the company's Power Pressure Cooker XL may accidentally explode.

Power Pressure Cooker XL is available at many major retailers, including Walmart, Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Samsung itself is a large "As Seen On TV" company responsible for the production of "direct response" products such as AbRoller and Genie Bra.

Power Pressure Cooker XL was launched on the market in 2014 and is hailed as the "amazing one-touch kitchen miracle"-cooking time can be reduced by up to 70% at the touch of a button.

The device is powered by electricity and is designed to prepare a whole meal from scratch by boiling liquid in a sealed pot. The pressure cooker traps steam in a sealed pot by heating liquids such as water or chicken broth. As the steam increases, the temperature in the pot also rises.

Steam has strange effects on other liquids. When you cook with water, your cooking temperature is usually limited by the boiling point of the water at 212°F. However, with the addition of pressurized steam, the boiling point can rise to around 250°F. This cooks food faster than traditional methods. Pressure will also force more liquid into your food, which will further speed up the cooking time and make particularly hard foods such as beef tender.

Kitchn said that the technology behind pressure cooking appeared in the 1600s, but it didn't really take off until 1938, when Alfred Vischer invented the first cookware designed for home use. Pressure cookers quickly became a staple food in American kitchens, but they quickly lost popularity, mainly for safety reasons. Early pressure cooker models were dangerous; they could explode immediately, scalding the user and causing severe burns.

The new company tells us that they have solved all the problems caused by pressure cookers in the past. In recent years, pressure cooking has become popular again, and thousands of consumers have gone out to buy electronically controlled models with many high-tech safety features. Disturbingly, dozens of injured home cooks said that the new pressure cooker is no safer than the old pressure cooker.

Power Pressure Cooker XL is undoubtedly the most popular pressure cooker in the United States. The manufacturer of the machine, Tristar Products, touted the machine’s multiple safety features, including a “safety lock cover” that is almost impossible to remove when the cookware is still under pressure. The "steam release valve" can also ensure the safe use of the pressure cooker-consumers hardly need to think about it.

The user manual of this product lists no less than six safety features:

But as dozens of home cooks know, Power Pressure Cooker XL can explode without any warning. After the pressure cooker exploded, consumers suffered serious injuries, including first- and second-degree burns.

Although there is no inherent risk of any kitchen appliance, some consumers believe that Power Pressure Cooker XL is flawed. They say that a faulty valve can cause pressure to build up inside the cookware-there is no way to escape it. When the pressure cooker is turned on—despite Samsung’s ad for "safety lock lid"—the machine will explode, spraying hot food and liquids on unsuspecting users.

If a young child happens to be in the kitchen at the same time, this danger will only be magnified. Another thing to remember is that many explosions have caused extensive property damage.

Tristar Products has filed more than 20 pressure cooker lawsuits, and injured consumers demand huge financial compensation for alleged burns and emotional trauma. Our experienced product liability lawyers are leading this growing litigation. To date, our national lawyer network has filed defective pressure cooker claims on behalf of at least 13 injured consumers.

Our latest case was filed in Pennsylvania court on November 7, 2017 on behalf of 6 consumers. In their lawsuit, the registration number 171100491 accused Samsung of selling pressure cookers with dangerous design flaws. The court document stated: “When the lid is removed, the pressure inside the device will cause hot liquid to be ejected from the device into the surrounding area, including unsuspecting consumers and their families.”

A month ago, on September 19, 2017, our lawyer filed a similar lawsuit on behalf of 6 other plaintiffs. All consumers stated that they suffered severe burns after the accidental explosion of the Power Pressure Cooker XL. The case has been registered with the Philadelphia General Court of Appeals as number 170902183.

This is not the first time Samsung has come under fire for the alleged flaws of the Power Pressure Cooker XL. In fact, the company resolved the first few cases and paid undisclosed financial compensation to injured home cooks.

On June 12, 2015, a couple from Texas filed the first major lawsuit against the pressure cooker. In their federal complaint, Ninfa and Jose Vasquez stated that, like many other consumers, they bought a Samsung pressure cooker after seeing the device in a TV commercial. After receiving the pressure cooker, Ningfa began to prepare some pinto beans with her new machine. She couldn't predict what would happen next.

The couple wrote: "About two hours after unplugging the cookware," the couple suddenly exploded the lid of the cooker without warning, and the pinto beans rushed out of the cookware and hit Mrs. Vasquez. On her body, it caused extensive severe burns to her body. According to court documents, the couple rushed to the hospital, where Ningfa received 20 days of treatment for burns. The lawsuit continues and she continues to "endure severe pain" and may be scarred for life.

Vasquez's lawsuit was filed in the Brownsville District Court for the Southern District of Texas. It was recorded as case number 1:15-cv-00108. Although early court records indicated that Tristar was reluctant to provide information, the company eventually settled the case with an undisclosed amount.

On June 24, 2015, a couple in Sunny Isles, Florida filed a second lawsuit against Tristar Products, claiming that the company’s Power Pressure Cooker XL exploded due to a product defect. Although the details of this so-called defect are rarely disclosed, records of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida indicate that Samsung products, along with Bed, Bath & Beyond, settled the Florida couple's claim, and the amount was not disclosed.

Serg Tchernykh and his wife Lili Bekteva said that when they were cooking in a pressure cooker at home, the machine suddenly exploded because Serg tried to remove the lid. In their lawsuit, the couple blamed the incident on the "fault" of the pressure cooker.

Their case was reported by the media from an affiliate of the CBS in Miami. In their story, Tchernyck and Bekteva described the serious injury Serg suffered when their Power Pressure Cooker XL suddenly exploded: “He started to open it and it blew everything up,” Bekteva told reporters. "[Serge] burned his arm completely. When he took off his clothes and shorts, his leg was also burned." Serg suffered second-degree burns, extending from his elbow to his fingertips. Lili's hand was slightly burned.

The CBS reporter noted that although the pressure cooker used to be known as an explosion in the past, Samsung’s Power Pressure Cooker XL is a relatively new product entering the US market. Samsung only applied for a trademark in 2014, but "already", reporter Gary Nelson wrote, "there have been complaints from minor to terrible on the Internet." However, Samsung seems reluctant to comment on the recent pressure cooker explosion. When asked to respond, the company failed to respond to messages from CBS affiliates.

Not yet. Currently, Samsung's Power Pressure Cooker XL is still sold nationwide. Neither Tristar nor the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for this product. Only time will tell whether more and more lawsuits can change this situation.

After one of Samsung's pressure cookers suddenly exploded, many people have filed lawsuits against Samsung products. Across the country, when an apparently defective pressure cooker exploded during operation, dozens of other home cooks were severely burned. As this lawsuit develops, you will find the latest news and updates here.

After the devastating explosion in Midtown Manhattan, some observers suggested that security departments start tracking pressure cooker sales. The two bombs used in the Chelsea bombing on September 17, 2016 — and the explosives used in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing — were made with pressure cookers and mobile phones.

Pressure cookers are attractive to people who want to be bombers, Popular Mechanics points out, because they are easy to buy, easy to customize — and dangerous from the start. But experts do not believe that tracking the sales of pressure cookers is the right way.

"What you are looking for is a metal container that can be closed and locked," James Lewis said. Lewis is a senior researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He believes that tracking the sales of pressure cookers will not be of much benefit. Instead, security officials should track down those who might plan terrorist attacks.

The government regulator SaferProducts.gov has received numerous reports of pressure cooker explosions-most involving Power Pressure Cooker XL. These accidents have severely burned many consumers, requiring urgent medical care and expensive treatment.

To date, SaferProducts.gov has received 12 reports describing obvious failures of the Power Pressure Cooker XL. Eleven of them reported that the machine exploded during operation.

A person who bought Power Pressure Cooker XL at Walmart in Michigan said:

"My wife is cooking with a Tristar electric pressure cooker xl. The product indicated that it was completed and released pressure in all directions. When the cover of [the] was released, the contents exploded, leaving my wife's hands, arms, chest and abdomen Suffered second and third degree burns."

The 30-year-old wife of the man was treated in the emergency room. The complaint included two pictures showing that the woman had severe burns on her hands.

A lady in Texas wrote:

"The pressure cooker malfunctioned and caused injuries. I was cooking in the Power Cooker Plus (Tristar) pressure cooker at about 5:50 pm. I have used it many times and I am very familiar with the use of the pressure cooker. After the meal is complete, I use the valve to manually release the pressure. I believe. The pressure will be completely released, and I tried to turn the lid.

The lid is advertised as a safety lid and will not turn if there is any pressure. However, the lid did turn, and at the same time, the hot stuff in the pot sprayed out, spraying out of the pressure cooker. I saw another consumer who said that this effect is similar to a volcanic eruption. This is the best description I can find. There was food everywhere, and I was hit by the hot liquid in my stomach.

My abdomen was burned by 2 layers of clothing and 2 degree blister burns. My burns are severe, and the blisters that accompany me are also severe, and the pain is unbearable. At least, the safety cover failed. Although the contents are obviously under pressure, it is easy to turn and open [ed]. This is an unreasonably dangerous product. "

The woman seen by a medical professional said that she bought her pressure cooker at Wal-Mart.

A consumer from Arizona bought their Power Pressure Cooker XL at Bed, Bath & Beyond. He said:

"Last night we were using the Tristar pressure cooker. When the cooking time was 10 minutes, we heard a loud noise and steaming sound. We walked into the kitchen and saw that it had opened the seal and unlocked with the steam coming out . We quickly unplugged it and turned the pressure release button. We did not turn it on and then turned it on until it finished steaming. We did not use it anymore."

Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries, but the owner mentioned that their child, a 9-year-old child, was in the room at the time and was easily injured.

"Go open the pressure cooker. Turn the valve to release the pressure, but it doesn't. Try to repeat this step without changing. Go turn the lid and open the cooker. The contents of the pressure cooker burst and burned me."

The woman stated that she had been admitted to the hospital and planned to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the pressure cooker.

This report was submitted by the victim’s associates, and the content is as follows:

"The consumer cooks pea soup in the pressure cooker XL. The consumer walks into the room where the pea soup is cooked, and the pressure cooker lid explodes on the consumer."

The report stated that the injured had been taken to the emergency room.

“The consumer used the pressure cooker to cook and then released the pressure valve. Then when it was opened, the lid was exploded and the contents exploded on the consumer. The product should remain locked until all the pressure is released, but this is not the case.”

According to reports, the consumer was injured and was treated in the local emergency room.

"I'm using Power Pressure Cooker XL to prepare dinner for my family. I chose the soup option and set the timer to 25 minutes. When the timer rings to notify me that the cooking is complete, I open the pressure release valve to let the pressure escape. I let this The action continues for more than 15 minutes until the valve drops and no other pressure is released.

Then, when the pressure of the cookware exploded, I turned the lid to remove it, causing hot soup to gush out in my kitchen and me. My left hand and right breast got second-degree burns. My doctor prescribed Silvadene to help the healing process and stop the infection, but I will check to make sure it is healing normally. "

After recovering from the accident, the consumer said that she called Samsung, but was transferred to "between four different'customer service specialists'." "Finally, she was told to talk to the supervisor, and the woman was put on hold for two. More than ten minutes, and then hung up.

"I used Tristar Products, Inc. [Power Pressure Cooker] for the first time." At that time, "the top of the cooker accidentally fell off and the contents exploded from the cooker."

The incident resulted in injuries and hospital admissions.

A mother in Michigan wrote:

"On October 4, 2015, the pressure cooker had a serious failure. The lid was released when it shouldn't have been loosened. It was cooked, so I released the pressure release valve for a short time before fully opening the valve. After I fully opened the valve Later, I went into the basement to finish my laundry. Then, when I came back to see if all the pressure had been released, [yes] there was no steam coming out of the valve, so I went to open the pressure cooker-it exploded. My baby started Screaming. I grabbed her and let her take a bath, and then I looked at my arm and saw that my skin was falling off. Then I knew we had to go to the hospital."

In a joint report submitted by a 33-year-old woman and her husband, the consumer wrote:

"I bought a pressure cooker and said it has built-in safety features. As far as I used it for the first time, I followed the instructions. Boil [ed] some water for 15 minutes [utes]. After that, it is ready to use . I cooked some kale and after I released all the pressure, I turned the handle for a while and it exploded and my husband and I got burned. We had to go to the emergency room. I would never recommend it to anyone again This product! Not safe at all!!!"

The reporter wrote that they had contacted a lawyer.

A 51-year-old woman from California wrote:

"My'pressure cooker' exploded, and there was hot chicken soup in it, covering my entire kitchen, hitting my head with a piece of chicken and scalding my arm. My 7-year-old and his friend happened to happen Walked through the kitchen a few seconds before this incident. The explosion damaged my walls and cabinets. If someone approaches it, [explosion] may kill or seriously harm my family and my son’s friends."

The reporter said that she had contacted Samsung products to "warn them of dangerous products and notify them of damage."

A 74-year-old woman from Connecticut wrote:

“I have used the rice cooker once before, without any accident. Yesterday it was used to cook pork loin dinner, vegetables, etc. During the cooking process, some of the six built-in safety features listed did not seem to work properly.

The cooker started the process as advertised, but about half an hour after the cooking time, the lid was blown off the cooker and the contents were thrown on the kitchen walls, floor, stove, etc. After hearing a loud noise, I checked the cookware and saw the mess it caused and the lid separated from the cookware and placed upside down on the pot.

In addition, the circuit into which the pot is inserted [...] has tripped, causing the wall plug on the circuit to lose power. The pot was unplugged from the wall socket, the ground fault was reset, and the wall plug worked normally, supplying power to other electrical appliances that were not in use at the time of this incident. The accident with Power Cooker was a safety issue, product defect, and [already] returned. "

Manufacturers are responsible for selling safe products-and warning consumers of reasonable risks in a prominent notice. The company is responsible for ensuring that its products are free of defects that may cause harm to users. As consumers, we owe so much. But when manufacturers fail to perform their duties, innocent victims may be severely injured, incur excessive medical expenses and lose their jobs.

If you or your loved one is injured when the Power Pressure Cooker XL accidentally explodes, our experienced lawyers want to know about it. Legal action may be taken, and you may be entitled to high financial compensation. To talk to a lawyer immediately, please contact us immediately for a free legal consultation. You can learn more about your rights and choices for free.

Mr. Banville is a personal injury lawyer with extensive experience in handling car accidents, work injuries, medical accidents, dog bites, slips and falls, and represents survivors and victims of abuse. Mr. Banville is affiliated with law firms in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. Guardian of Justice

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