Over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers are recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK AP SharkNinja is recalling more than million pressure cookers sold in the U S and Canada after consumers informed over burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out According to a recall notice published by the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday Ninja-branded Foodi OP Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers have a lid that can be opened while the cooker is in use That can cause hot contents to escape from the product posing serious burn risks Related Articles The number of Americans filing for jobless insists jumps last week but remains at healthy levels US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact Atmosphere change is making coffee more expensive Tariffs likely will too Trump s tariffs loom over the economic activity as shipments from China fall GM recalls nearly Cadillac Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks SharkNinja has received reports of burn injuries in the U S including more than reports of second or third-degree burns to the face or body per the CPSC which adds that lawsuits have been filed as a product No additional injuries have been communicated in Canada an accompanying notice from Physical condition Canada notes The safety of our customers is a top priority for SharkNinja the company noted in a message sent to The Associated Press adding that it was conducting a recall to address related consumer reports Those in possession of the now-recalled cookers are urged to promptly stop using the pressure-cooking function and contact Massachusetts-based SharkNinja for a free replacement lid But you can still use the cookers other functions including air frying which are not affected by the recall To get a new lid you do not need to take your unit back to where you bought it an FAQ on SharkNinja s website adds noting that all recall replacements will be handled online The multiuse cookers were made in China and sold between early and the spring of at major retailers like Walmart Costco Sam s Club Amazon and Target as well as Ninjakitchen com for about The products have the word Ninja printed on the front Consumers can also identify if their cooker is impacted by checking its product label Impacted model numbers are listed on Thursday s recall notices About of these cookers were sold in the U S and were sold in Canada in addition to particular lids that were previously distributed as replacement parts To request a free replacement lid and learn more information consumers can visit SharkNinja s recall page here