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26 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 28, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 28, 2026.

  • 26reports to CPSC
  • Sep 28, 2026the latest report was made
  • May 24, 2018the earliest
  • 12with the company’s comments
Brand
Instant Pot
Makers
Double Insight Inc and Mrp Creations incMakers, 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 (6)

“Instapot”, “Insta-pot”, “Instant pot black silver 6 quart”, “Instant pot duo”, “InstantPot” and “instapot”

By month

7 reports from October 2025 to September 2026; the most in October 2025, 2. 19 earlier reports, since May 2018, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20261
August 20261
May 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
March 20251
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231
February 20231
December 20221
June 20221
March 20211
January 20211
November 20201
August 20201
April 20201
March 20201
February 20201
September 20191
July 20181
June 20181
May 20181

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
  • Emergency room 2 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 3 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 4 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 13 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No 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 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Sep 28, 2026, sent to the company Oct 5, 2026, published by CPSC Oct 27, 2026

    The product, in the report: Black and silver 6 qt instant pot.

    Instant pot exploded. I was making a pot roast in my instant pot. While preparing the food before pressurizing it, i got a Food Burn error as if the food was glazing to the bottom. However it had not and there was sufficient liquid in the bottom. About 5 to 10 minutes after it reached pressure, I noticed the pressure relief valve was leaking slightly. It continued to do so and had done this on several other occasions. About 20 minutes after it reached pressure, the leaking at the pressure relief valve became more substantial. While standing next to it, perusing amazon for a replacement valve, the pot jetted delicious, but incredibly hot pot roast through the seal between the lid and pot. Luckily it mostly shot the opposite direction of myself. Only a bit hit my face and hair. My clothes were surprisingly clean, but I can’t say this about my walls, ceiling, windows, kitchen, dining table, silverware drawer, pantry, couch, etc. Etc. I have a video of the incident.

    Model
    Smart Wifi 60
    Where
    Finksburg, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Aug 11, 2026, sent to the company Aug 14, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 31, 2026

    The product, in the report: Model: Viva 80 Capacity: 8 quart Power: 1200 W Working pressure: 80 kPa Manufacturer/brand: Instant Pot

    Incident involving Instant Pot Viva 80 8-quart pressure cooker

    I am reporting a potentially serious pressure-release incident involving an Instant Pot Viva 80, 8-quart electric pressure cooker, rated 1200 W with an 80 kPa working pressure.

    During the last several uses, I noticed that the weighted steam-release valve was becoming unreliable about sealing. On the day of the incident, the valve initially would not seal while the cooker was coming to pressure. I adjusted/repositioned the weighted steam-release valve until it seated and the cooker subsequently pressurized normally.

    Approximately 20 minutes later, while the cooker was operating under pressure, we heard a loud bang from another part of the house. When we entered the kitchen, a substantial quantity of chicken broth had been violently expelled from the cooker. Broth had sprayed high enough to reach the ceiling and was dripping from the ceiling, walls, and covering/flooding portions of the countertops and floor.

    The weighted steam-release valve remained attached to the lid following the incident.

    The cooker was not overfilled. I routinely clean the steam-release valve, steam-release passages and associated lid components after use, and the vent passages were clean.

    There was also a potentially relevant symptom during the previous use of the cooker. I heard an unusual series of rapid repetitive clicking sounds from the appliance. I am familiar with the occasional clicking the cooker normally makes as the heating system cycles, but this was noticeably different and consisted of repeated rapid clicking (“click-click-click-clickidy-click-click”) for a period of time. It almost sounded musical.

    I do not know whether the steam-release valve itself failed, whether the cooker experienced an abnormal pressure-control condition, or whether another component malfunctioned. I am reporting the observations rather than attempting to determine the cause.

    Because of the force of the discharge and the amount of hot liquid expelled, I believe this could have caused serious burns had someone been standing near the cooker at the time.

    I have discontinued use of the appliance and retained the cooker, lid, steam-release valve and other components in their post-incident condition. I can provide photographs of the appliance, model/data label, lid and components and additional information if needed.

    Model: Viva 80 Capacity: 8 quart Power: 1200 W Working pressure: 80 kPa Manufacturer/brand: Instant Pot

    Model
    Viva 80
    Bought from
    Sams Club
    Bought
    Aug 4, 2020, about then
    Where
    Fort Collins, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 10, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made May 18, 2026, sent to the company May 20, 2026, published by CPSC Jun 4, 2026

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Pro 60

    After a power outage/surge, my instant pot turned on. We discovered it warm. If we had stayed asleep it would have been a fire hazard.

    Model
    Pro 60
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Oct 8, 2024
    Where
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jan 5, 2026, sent to the company Jan 8, 2026, published by CPSC Jan 23, 2026

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker, 3 Quart. Purchased on Amazon on July 30, 2021 and used regularly.

    While the Instant Pot was in use, it suddenly and violently released all internal pressure and contents at once around the lid seal. This was not a normal steam vent or gradual pressure release. The discharge was instantaneous, forceful, and extremely loudcomparable to a gunshot. Superheated steam and food were expelled outward, splattering rice and liquid across the kitchen, with debris found as far as approximately 15 feet from the unit.

    Fortunately, no one was injured only because we were standing approximately 30 feet away at the time. If anyone had been closer, this could have caused severe burns or scalding injuries. No visible components cracked or shattered; the failure appeared to be an uncontrolled pressure release through the lid seal rather than a designed safety vent. The unit has been unplugged and will not be used again.

    Model
    Duo Nova
    UPC
    ?
    Serial number
    825044041961701194
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jul 30, 2021
    Where
    Van Buren Township, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 22, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Dec 8, 2025, sent to the company Dec 11, 2025, published by CPSC Dec 30, 2025

    The product, in the report: Instant pot 8qt

    Instant exploded . Causes hot liquid and steam to burn me

    Model
    DUPC805BKWM
    Serial number
    Q00087022471500078
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Where
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  6. Emergency room

    Made Oct 22, 2025, sent to the company Jan 14, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 11, 2026

    The product, in the report: Pressure cooker

    Caller stated that the pressure cooker exploded while in use. The contents burnt his spouse left arm and his adult son received minor burns. She was taken to the emergency room at [REDACTED] hospital in UT and was then sent to the University hospital where she was treated for 2nd degree burns. The manufacturer was not contacted. Caller feels that this product poses a safety hazard and should be reported.

    Where
    South Lake City, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  7. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Oct 13, 2025, sent to the company Oct 27, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Duo Mini

    I own an Instant Pot Duo Mini (serial number 181030.7815), purchased in Boston in 2017-2018 (I dont remember exactly when and where).

    While cooking beans last week, the unit was fully pressurized for about 10 minutes when there was a loud bang. The lid flew off and boiling water sprayed around the kitchen. The pot had been properly sealed, and the valve was set to Sealing.

    Thankfully no one was seriously hurt, but this was a serious safety failure. The unit is now clearly unsafe to use.

    Model
    Duo Mini
    Serial number
    181030.7815
    Where
    Pasadena, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 31, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  8. No one hurt

    Made Sep 6, 2025, sent to the company Sep 10, 2025, published by CPSC Sep 24, 2025

    The product, in the report: Instapot 6qt pressure cooker

    My instapot pressure cooker melted and started to catch fire while using it.

    Model
    IP-LUX60 V3
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Fredmeyers
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2017, about then
    Where
    Stanfield, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 30, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Mar 1, 2025, sent to the company Mar 10, 2025, published by CPSC Mar 24, 2025

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot, pressure cooker, slow cooker

    I was using my Instant Pot and I heard poping or spark noise, hard to describe sound. Suddenly all lights flashing and beeping noise. I hurried and unplugged it. I looked up on line what this error code was and found it to be a defective heating element. Prior to using it for dinner on Thursday the inside was fine I only ever wiped it with a dry paper towel because nothing gets in the inside only the removable pot. However after the popping and blinking with beeping. I took removable food pot out and the bottom of the pot the paint was literally bubbled like it was burned. Apparently this is a KNOWN PROBLEM. My concern is this could catch houses on fire this is an electrical issue. At first they tried to blame me but I asked for a supervisor because I have never done anything wrong to this, I use it maybe 1/2 times a week. Sometimes I go for weeks without using it. However I never misused it like they tried to blame me. The error code on front is clear indication that this is an electrical problem. I felt like since this is a known problem on line. A problem the company hasnt made a recall over, I should make a report, because if someone was using it in slow cooker mode and this electrical heating element went out it could potentially start an electrical fire. I would have expected Instant Pot to recall items with known electrical issues. But I did not see anything that shows a recall on line.

    Model
    Duo 60 v5
    UPC
    H85525062321500
    Serial number
    Dont see one
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    May 11, 2024
    Where
    St Louis, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Jul 24, 2024, sent to the company Jul 29, 2024, published by CPSC Aug 12, 2024

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus [REDACTED] link... [REDACTED]

    My Instant Pot Duo spontaneously arced and caught fire. It was plugged in, but not in use for weeks and did not even have a pot liner in it. The fire response report indicates the instant pot was the source of the fire and that there were possible arcing marks. It was on top of the gas range, but the gas range has never been used and I’ve been there 6 years. The instant pot was regularly used 2/3 times a week. I reported it to instant pot customer service and they basically poo pooed it. I’m reporting out of concern for public safety. I arrived 20 seconds before fire rescue and was able to get my dog out. There was nothing around the pot to catch fire, so the building survived and the fire was basically out when the fire department arrived. Heavy smoke damage. Here is a link to to 12 minutes of the event. I have 90 minutes of video from before the flash to fire rescue removing the smoke. Here is the [REDACTED] link... [REDACTED] I also uploaded a shorter video.

    Model
    Duo Evo Plus Multi-use Pressure Cooker
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2021, about then
    Where
    Richmond, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Nov 2, 2023, sent to the company Nov 9, 2023, published by CPSC Nov 27, 2023

    The product, in the report: Lock pin ceases up not letting you close the lid property. When you do get it to unlock to secure lid it will lock then unlock when pressure builds spewing liquid out. After pressure builds up spewing

    Lock pin works opposite of what is suppose to. Unlocked while pressure is built up.

    Model
    IP - LUX60 V3
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Dec 20, 2020, about then
    Where
    Waynesville, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 73, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant pot black silver 6 quart, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Sep 13, 2023, sent to the company Sep 15, 2023, published by CPSC Oct 6, 2023

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot 6 Quart Duo

    I was using my Instant Pot at home and it didn’t seal properly so I used my hand and pushed the lid down lightly. When I did the lid lifted and steam and liquid went everywhere. I sustained burns to my left arm and left side of face.

    Model
    6 Quart Duo
    Bought from
    Kohls
    Bought
    Sep 20, 2019, about then
    Where
    Hamilton, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  13. Emergency room

    Made Feb 1, 2023, sent to the company Feb 6, 2023, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2023

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Duo Multi-use Pressure Cooker

    I was cooking soup in an InstantPot when it started beeping. I placed my right hand on the handle when suddenly the the lid flew off. The contents erupted onto my breasts, left arm and left side.

    Model
    Duo 60 v4
    Bought from
    WalMart
    Bought
    Oct 11, 2021
    Where
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 30, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  14. First aid

    Made Dec 19, 2022, sent to the company Jan 13, 2023, published by CPSC Jan 30, 2023

    The product, in the report: multi function cooking pot

    The consumer was making dog food in the pot and went to the living room, then she heard a pop from the living room. She walked back to the kitchen to see what the sound was and noticed that the front of her pot was on fire with 1-ft flames. She immediately lifted the pot to put out the fire. She sustained burns to her hands, while moving the pot. She has treated the wounds herself

    Normally, consumer leaves pot on while going to bed or traveling to the store.

    She said this is a Fire hazard/Electrical Hazard.

    ((12/13/2022) She contacted the manufacturer and their rep. said they would investigate and sent a return label through [REDACTED]. However, the consumer claims that she also spoke with a representative who laughed at her and transferred her to another rep.

    The consumer only used this item about 4-5 times Weekly. She mailed it back the day after the incident.

    Model
    DUO80V3
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Oct 3, 2022
    Where
    Bartlett, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Insta-pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  15. No one hurt

    Made Jun 29, 2022, sent to the company Jul 5, 2022, published by CPSC Jul 19, 2022

    The product, in the report: Instapot duo eco plus

    Making chicken soup in instapot. Only half of pot was full. After 15-29 mins after it sealed. There is an explosion and all the water came out of the pot. Only a bit of water left in the bottom of pot. There were soup and bits all over my counter, inside the instapot, on the walls and floors of my kitchen. I am usually near it prepping other food as the instapot is on. I’m glad at the moment of explosion I was not there. I can see serious burns/injury esp to my face/head

    Model
    Duo Evo Plus 6
    Serial number
    8797750419A0803949
    Where
    Ridgewood, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instapot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Mar 13, 2021, sent to the company Mar 22, 2021, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2021

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Multicooker 8 in 1 120V 60 Hz 1500W Date 1806

    While I was using this instapot Gem 65 V2 it became over heated and tripped the breaker where it was plugged in.

    Model
    Gem 65 V2
    Serial number
    US171012CO 12703
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Dec 23, 2019, about then
    Where
    Warsaw, Missouri: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Jan 31, 2021, sent to the company Mar 3, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 17, 2021

    The product, in the report: Dua plus 60 instant pot

    Instant pot lid didn’t seal. Lid flew off & food everywhere.

    Model
    DUO plus 60
    UPC
    6990480218B1701
    Serial number
    181160-91209
    Bought from
    Bed bath beyond
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2019, about then
    Where
    Woodmere, New York: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 50, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. First aid

    Made Nov 25, 2020, sent to the company Dec 16, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2021

    The product, in the report: Instant pot duo

    My instant pot lid blow off and burned my son side

    Model
    Duo 80 v2
    Bought from
    Walmart, Tennessee
    Where
    Knoxville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 17, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant pot duo, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  19. No one hurt

    Made Aug 18, 2020, sent to the company Oct 26, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2020

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Duo Nova

    My wife had just used the Instant Pot to cook a meal. We had eaten. She has washing dishes when she noticed the Instant Pot began to smoke a black smoke. She started to yell for me as I was in the other room. I went into the kitchen to see her trying to get the Instant Pot outside. I grabbed the Instant Pot and took it out into the yard and sprayed it with the garden hose. The bottom of the Instant Pot was completely melted off the pot. The electrical components were exposed and a wire had been burned. The unit caught on fire on the kitchen counter.

    Model
    Duo Nova
    UPC
    Was Burned Off
    Serial number
    Was Burned Off
    Bought from
    JC Penney
    Where
    Fletcher, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. First aid

    Made Apr 1, 2020, sent to the company Apr 9, 2020, published by CPSC Apr 23, 2020

    The product, in the report: InstantPot Duo Nova Model #4219CU

    My InstantPot Duo Nova (Model #4219CU) caught on fire. It was plugged in, but not turned on at the time.

    Model
    Duo Nova
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Where
    Charlotte, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand InstantPot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  21. Hospital admission

    Made Mar 30, 2020, sent to the company Apr 7, 2020, published by CPSC Apr 28, 2020

    The product, in the report: Instapot

    Friday March 27,2020 We put pork chops in our LX 60 [pressure cooker] like a lot of times before. The timer goes off we release the pressure and wait a few minutes like usual. My daughter’s boyfriend goes to take the lid off and the lid blows and and he is now suffering 2nd degree burns to the arms,hand, chest and stomach. It was like a bomb steam and hot scalding water blew all over him. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance where they treated him sent him Monday to March 30,2020 to Children’s hospital to the burn center to be scrapped and scrubbed from the extensive burns.

    Bought from
    Walmart, Arkansas
    Bought
    Feb 5, 2019, about then
    Where
    Bee Branch, Arkansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 20, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Friend / Neighbor / Co-worker
    As this report names them
    Brand Instapot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Hospital Admission
  22. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Feb 21, 2020, sent to the company Feb 28, 2020, published by CPSC Mar 13, 2020

    The product, in the report: Insta pot, ip-duo Model:ip-duo80 V2 8quart

    I was making chicken soup with an insta pot, device beeped, let pressure out. Pressure wasn’t fully released, then opened pot and liquid broth spewed out and burned about 15% of my abdomen. I had 1st and second degree burns on my stomach. This happened on Jan 26th at approximately 6:30pm

    Model
    Instapot is-duo 8quart
    Serial number
    Up-duo80 v2
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, New York
    Where
    Liverpool, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  23. No one hurt

    Made Sep 30, 2019, sent to the company Oct 21, 2019, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2019

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Duo is a pressure cooker

    The hot air accumulated in the instant pot brand I bought last year made an inflatable and then an explosion. Although I write to the company customer care section constantly asking me photos and information. I send it but so far, no one has looked for solutions or problems have not been interested.

    Serial number
    180680136501
    Bought from
    amazon, California
    Bought
    Nov 23, 2018
    Where
    irvine, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jul 1, 2018, sent to the company Jul 10, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 31, 2018

    The product, in the report: Instapot mini purchased from Walmart Webster NY last month.

    Yesterday, I was using my Insta pot that I purchased a month ago. As I was putting something in the part on the sauté setting I was electrocuted I was able to somehow pull away or let go of the conduction during being electricuted or i would be here typing this. It was a large electric shock as my hand arm and right side of body still is hurting. I am scared to use the pot again and don’t understand what could have occurred. I was not using anything metal it was simply my hand placing some thing in the pot aligning it on the bottom of the pan with the metal insert in place correctly. This is very very very dangerous what steps should I take to notify consumers and the company so nobody gets killed.

    Bought from
    Walmart, New York
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2018, about then
    Where
    Rochester, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand instapot, made or sold by Mrp Creations inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  25. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jun 15, 2018, sent to the company Jun 25, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 10, 2018

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot pressure cooker. Serial number included in this report.

    My instant pot exploded in my face. Rice went everywhere and my wife was burned on her arms. When cleaning up the incredible mess, I found a sheered off screw, washer, and lock washer located in the bottom of the unit.

    Model
    Electric Pressure Cooker IP-DUO60 v2
    Serial number
    170560-45500
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Apr 4, 2017, about then
    Where
    Boca Raton, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 30, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  26. No one hurt

    Made May 24, 2018, sent to the company Aug 15, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2018

    The product, in the report: Instant Pot Gem 65 8-in-1 1728

    I received an Instant Pot as a birthday gift and last week we had an incident involving the instant Pot. We had it on to cook and my husband notice smoke coming out from it and he unplugged it and moved it away from my counter and there he saw that the countertop was burned from the instant pot. We then heard about the recall and we are inquiring about a replacement and refund for the countertop that was damaged by the recall instant pot.

    We look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Model
    Gem 65 8-in-1
    Bought from
    I don’t know - gift
    Bought
    Mar 5, 2018
    Where
    Koloa, Hawaii: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Instant Pot, made or sold by Double Insight 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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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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