Nearly 400,000 Power Quick Pot Pressure Cookers Can Open Their Lids Under Pressure After 24 Serious Burn Reports And The Company Refuses Any Refund Or Fix

Pressure cookers earned their place on the kitchen counter by making dinner fast: a pot roast in an hour, beans without soaking, soup on a weeknight. But a pressure cooker only works safely when the lid stays locked while the pot is under pressure. Federal safety officials say one popular model cannot be counted on to do that, and the company behind it has so far declined to offer owners a refund or a fix.

A stainless steel cooking pot with water.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning on its website on October 15, 2026, telling consumers to stop using the 6 quart Power Quick Pot pressure cooker, model Y6D-36.

What The Warning Says

According to the commission, the lid on these pressure cookers can open while the pot is still under pressure. When that happens, hot contents can spray out of the pot and onto whoever is standing nearby. The agency has received 24 reports of hot contents being expelled, and those reports involved serious burns.

About 393,000 of the cookers were sold, which puts the total at nearly 400,000 pressure cookers in kitchens across the country. They were sold from July 2018 through November 2023 on Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Ebay.com and other websites, at prices from $44 to $160.

A pot full of boiling liquid and steam is a serious hazard in the best of circumstances. That is why pressure cookers are built with locks that keep the lid shut until the pressure drops. If the lock fails, the pot can erupt in an instant, with no time to step back.

The Part That Makes This Different

Most product warnings come with a way out. A company announces a recall, owners are offered a replacement, a repair kit or a refund, and people can get on with their lives. This one is different. The commission says the importer, Tristar Products of Altamonte Springs, Florida, has not agreed to a recall.

That means owners who stop using the cooker, as the commission urges, are left holding the bill. There is no replacement lid, no repair and no refund in the notice. For families who paid anywhere from $44 to $160 for what they thought was a reliable kitchen workhorse, that hardly seems fair.

It is the reason the commission took the unusual step of warning the public directly. When a company will not act, the agency can still tell people what it knows, and it has.

What To Do If You Have One

Start by checking the model. Look at the label and the manual for model Y6D-36, and confirm it is a 6 quart Power Quick Pot. If it matches, stop using it. Do not decide it is probably fine because it has worked for years, since the reports in the warning describe a lid that opens while the pot is under pressure, and nobody can predict when that might happen.

Unplug the cooker and store it somewhere out of reach of children. If you choose to throw it away, many people cut the cord first so no one else picks it up from the curb and starts using it.

You can also report a problem. If your lid opened under pressure, or if you or a family member were burned, you can file a report at SaferProducts.gov. The commission relies on those reports to track hazards and decide when to step in, so your report helps other families.

It is also worth contacting the store where you bought it, and keeping your receipt or order confirmation handy while you do. Retailers sometimes have their own return policies, and a polite call or message costs nothing.

How To Cook Safely With Any Pressure Cooker

If you are shopping for a replacement, or you own another brand, a few habits help keep a pressure cooker safe.

Never force a lid. If the lid will not turn or lift, the pot is still under pressure. Wait for it to release.
Release pressure as the manual directs. Keep your hands and face away from the steam vent.
Do not overfill. Follow the fill line in the instructions, especially with foods that foam or expand, such as beans and rice.
Check the sealing ring and valves. A worn ring or a clogged valve can keep the pot from working as designed.
Read the manual. Every model has its own steps, and they matter.

These steps will not fix a faulty lid, but they lower the odds of a mishap with a pot that is working as intended.

Why This Matters Beyond One Brand

Kitchen appliances are among the most trusted items in a home. We load them up, press a button and walk away. That trust is built on the assumption that someone has checked the safety features, and that if a flaw turns up, the company will fix it.

This warning shows what can happen when that second part breaks down. A serious hazard, 24 reports of burns, and no remedy is a lot for a family to carry alone. Checking your own cabinets for the model number takes only a minute, and passing the word to a mother, a neighbor or a friend who loves to cook could spare someone a painful injury.

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