More than 2 million pressure pots withdrawn from the US market for failures that cause serious burns

Friday 02nd May 2025 02:16 PM

More than 2 million ninja pressure pots withdrawn in the US and Canada for security defects. (Infobae Illustrative Image)

More than 2 million ninja pressure pots have been withdrawn from the market in USA y Canada Due to a defect that allows the lid to open while the device is still pressurized. This situation can cause hot food and liquids to be expelled, generating a significant risk of burnsthe US Consumer Product Commission (CPSC).

The manufacturer, Sharkninjahe acknowledged that he has received more than 100 lesion reports In the United States, including cases of second and third grade burns. The CPSC He explained that, to date, they have presented 106 Incident reports related to these pressure pots. In addition, they have been filed 26 legal demands against the company by affected consumers, according to Associated press.

Retirement affects approximately 1,846,400 units distributed in the United States and 184,240 in Canada. Health Canadathe Canada Public Health Agency confirmed that, although no injuries have been reported in that country, the defect represents a considerable risk and justified the preventive withdrawal of the affected units.

Sharkninja reports 106 incidents, including serious burns, linked to its pressure pots in the US (Infobae Illustrative Image)

According to the CPSC y Health Canadaaffected models include the following serial numbers: OP300, OP301, OP301A, OP302, OP302BRN, OP302HCN, OP302HAQ, OP302HW, OP302HB, OP305, OP305CO y OP350CO. These products were manufactured in China and marketed between January 2019 y March 2025.

The pots were sold through large retail chains in the United States, such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon y Target. They were also available on the official website of the brand, Ninjakitchen.com. The average sale price of the products was approximately 200 US dollarsas reported ABC News.

Consumers can verify if their pressure pot is included in the withdrawal by reviewing the model number which appears on the product label. The CPSC y Health Canada They provided complete lists of the affected models in their respective official notices.

Health Canada supports the preventive withdrawal of 184,240 units of Ninja pots for risks to consumers. (Infobae Illustrative Image)

The main identified security failure allows the tapa of pressure pots Ninja Foodi OP300 Series It opens while the device is still pressurized. This defect can cause the sudden expulsion of hot food and liquids, which increases the risk of serious burns.

According to the CPSC, Sharkninja has received reports from 106 lesions In the United States. More than 50 of these cases implication second or third grade burns In the face and body of the users, he reported Associated Press (AP). So far, Health Canada He indicated that no similar incidents have been reported in Canada.

Sharkninja asked the owners of the affected pressure pots to immediately suspend the use of the function of pressure cooking. However, the company explained that other functions of the devices, such as air fryerthey do not present security problems and can continue to be used, according to the CPSC.

The company offers a Free replacement lid To affected consumers. It is not necessary to return the unit to the original point of sale. Users can request the replacement piece through the website of Sharkninja dedicated to the withdrawal of the product, managed by RQA Inc.according to the official documentation provided by the company.

Ninja pot defect allows the lid to open pressurized, causing hot food burns. (Infobae Illustrative Image)

In a statement sent to AP, Sharkninja He affirmed that the Safety of your customers It is a priority. The company explained that the retirement began voluntarily after receiving reports from incidents and that it is fully collaborating with product security authorities in the United States and Canada.

The company also reported that it is making efforts to ensure that consumers receive Replacement tapas as soon as possible. The frequently asked questions page on the website Sharkninja It offers detailed instructions to identify the affected models and request the lid at no cost.

The withdrawal of Ninja pressure pots adds to a series of recent incidents related to the kitchen appliances security. The CPSC He stressed that the Product retreats They are carried out when manufacturers or distributors identify risks of injuries, significant defects or possible deceptions towards consumers.

In addition to physical injury reports, AP He informed that the demands filed allege failures in the design of the products and lack of adequate warnings. Legal actions continue their course in different jurisdictions in the United States.