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8 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 17, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 8reports to CPSC
  • Aug 17, 2018the latest report was made
  • Jun 15, 2012the earliest
  • 1with the company’s comments
Brand
Fagor
Maker
FAGOR AMERICA, INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Pressure cookers and cannersCPSC’s product type: Pressure Cookers or Canners (code 412), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)

“Fagor Rapid Express pressure cooker”, “Fagor Rapida” and “Fargor”

By month

4 reports from September 2017 to August 2018; the most in August 2018, 1. 4 earlier reports, since June 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20181
April 20181
March 20181
February 20181
March 20171
March 20131
February 20131
June 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 5 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 17, 2018, sent to the company Aug 27, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2018

    The product, in the report: It has a purple lever on the handle, and a little yellow button to indicate pressure

    My Fagor Rapid Express Pressure Cooker exploded on the stove today. It sounded like a loud gunshot going off and went shooting across the kitchen at me while I was sitting at the table. Luckily neither I, nor my small dogs who were in the kitchen with me, were not seriously injured however I did get burns on my foot and it knocked me off my kitchen chair- so I have a big bruise on my right knee from hitting the floor so suddenly. It also left scrape marks on the ceramic tile that I’m not able to get off. I was cooking chuck roast and it sprayed/splattered all over my kitchen and I was able to clean it off everything except the newly painted white ceiling, where the splatter left quite a few stains, and the scrapes on the ceramic tile. I’m so disappointed, and extremely freaked out that this type of incident can happen, and I wasn’t warned about it!

    Model
    Rapid Express
    Serial number
    couldn’t find it
    Bought from
    Bed Bath & Beyond
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2014
    Where
    Saint Louis Park, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Fagor, made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  2. No one hurt

    Made Apr 30, 2018, sent to the company Jul 3, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2018

    The product, in the report: FAGOR (Electric Multi-Cooker) pressure cooker appliance. Model: 670041460, Made in China. Stainless Steel outer cover, black plastic cover, 9 button with 2 digit readout control panel.

    We experienced a serious issue with the power cord of our FAGOR (Electric Multi-Cooker) pressure cooker appliance. Model: 670041460, Made in China. This product utilizes a low quality undersized hard-wired power cord, and without proper strain release, actually caught fire at the cord entry to the appliance. It is a shame that a company such as FAGOR to allow production of such low quality short-lived and quite dangerous products. These products should NEVER utilize hard-wired flimsy light gauge zip-cord as power cords especially by a product rated to consume 1000 watts at 120VAC. Instead, utilize highly flexible 14 gauge round cable with extra length strain relief with at least IEC 320 C13/C14 or better connections. Power cords can then be easily changed or disconnected during storage. ALL products designed in such a way desperately NEED a national recall. Do not allow dangerous junk sold to the consumer. Do not purchase FAGOR or any other brand that produces products in such a manner.

    Model
    Model: 670041460
    Serial number
    145102162
    Bought from
    Macys, New York
    Bought
    Sep 3, 2016, about then
    Where
    Medford, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand FAGOR, made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Mar 28, 2018, sent to the company Jun 6, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2018

    The product, in the report: Silver/Black/Gray Pressure cooker with 3 valve release and safety release button.

    On 3/26/2018 @ approximately 1700 hours, I was using my Fagor pressure cooker to cook a roast. The cooker was not sealing properly, and steam/liquid kept spewing out the handle area, which houses the safety mechanism. I turned off the burner, and moved the cooker off the burner. As I moved it by the black handles, the top/bottom handles moved and the top opened under pressure and contents exploded out and all over me. The safety feature that doesn’t allow the device to open under pressure failed function. I have suffered partial thickness burns requiring medical attention as a result of this.

    Model
    Futuro 6 Quart
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Williams Sonoma, Kentucky
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2015, about then
    Where
    Fisherville, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Fagor, made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  4. No one hurt

    Made Feb 20, 2018, sent to the company May 11, 2018, published by CPSC May 25, 2018

    The product, in the report: Fagor Splendid 2 in 1pressure cooker Item #918060714

    I was using a Fagor Splendid pressure cooker to make beef stew. This is about the 6th time I have used this appliance. Everything seemed to be operating as usual. It had been under pressure for the time specified in my recipe. I removed it from the heat to cool. Suddenly the “operating valve” (used to release pressure) blew off breaking into two large pieces and at least one small sliver. The valve is made of plastic.

    Model
    918060714
    Bought from
    Costco, Washington
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2017, about then
    Where
    Pullman, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Fagor, made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Mar 9, 2017, sent to the company Apr 14, 2017, published by CPSC May 5, 2017

    The product, in the report: Fagor Rapid Express Pressure Cooker

    This morning my Fagor Rapid Express pressure cooker malfunctioned and blew the gasket and went off like a bomb. I believe I would have been severely injured if I had been in the kitchen at the time. The contents of the faulty cooker consisted of only pinto beans and water. I have been using pressure cookers for more than 35 years and I truly believe that this brand should be recalled and taken off the market. Fortunately for me I will be cleaning pinto slime and crust off of every surface in my kitchen for weeks to come instead of doing rehab in a burn unit. I am feeling very grateful tonight.

    Bought from
    Bed Bath and Beyond, Colorado
    Bought
    Sep 17, 2016, about then
    Where
    Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Fagor Rapid Express pressure cooker, made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. First aid

    Made Mar 18, 2013, sent to the company Mar 26, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 16, 2013

    The product, in the report: Fagor Pressure Cooker Elite line

    My wife has suffered 2nd degree burns using a Fagor pressure cooker. She was using the pressure cooker to cook lentils. The pressure cooker was on the stove building pressure for 7 minutes and it flew off the stove and emptied its contents via the vent valve. The pressure cooker was half full when see started the cooking process and when I opened it, the cooker was empty.

    Where
    carlisle, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 46, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  7. No one hurt

    Made Feb 4, 2013, sent to the company Feb 12, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 27, 2013

    The product, in the report: Larger cooker of Fagor Rapida 5-pc Pressure Cooker Set

    My two-year-old Rapidia pressure cooker exploded (seal broken).

    There are two reasons why I want to report this incident. First, I believe that the cooker wasn’t designed properly. Its safety valve should have prevented the incident to happen by releasing the steam pressure, or a stronger seal needs to be used.

    Second, I believe there is a design flaw in the location of the safety valve which is bundled together with the normal steam outlet. This design can prevent people from telling if the steam is from the normal outlet or the safety release valve. Because of the design flaw, it’s very hard for most users to tell the difference between steams released from the safety valve and from the normal valve. As a result, it’d be impossible for most users to tell when the safety valve is open and when to remove the heat from the cooker. If the steam is out from the safety valve, users would be able to identify the problem in time and remove the heat to avoid the explosion.

    Model
    Rapida
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    8L RR25 ORE25 1.05bar
    Bought from
    www.COSTCO.com
    Bought
    Sep 29, 2010
    Where
    Canton, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Fagor Rapida, made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Jun 15, 2012, sent to the company Jun 26, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2012

    The product, in the report: Metallic Steam Basket with holes and unsafe metallic handle. It is part of a pressure cooker set Model number per Amazon is: 918060778 ASIN: B00023D9S0

    I bought my pressure cooker set (Fagor Duo) a week ago, and I just found out that the steam basket handle goes off extremely easy as the design of it does not allow to hold the basket with the weight of vegetables or any food. My concern is that I realized about this when I tried to take my basket filled with raviolis from a pot full of boiling water; the handle went off and the basket splashed back into the pot spattering hot, boiling water all over! . I would like to know what it is the procedure to make a recall for this item (steamer basket) as it is very dangerous. It can create really bad injuries with the boiling water, this is a safe feature. Fortunately nothing happens to me or my husband but I would really like to know if there is a way to change the basket and do the recall for future costumers. I definetly won’t use this basket again.

    Model
    918060778
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jun 8, 2012
    Where
    Annapolis, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Fargor, made or sold by FAGOR AMERICA, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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