JOHNSTOWN – The manufacturer of an Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker agreed to settle claims for serious burn injuries a Western Pennsylvania woman allegedly suffered using the device over four years ago.
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JOHNSTOWN – The manufacturer of an Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker denies all liability for serious and substantial burn injuries a Western Pennsylvania woman allegedly suffered using the device two years ago.
Susan Stayrook of North Cambria first filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 7 versus Instant Brands, Inc., of Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
In December 2018, Stayrook said she purchased an “Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker,” which specifically includes the Ultra 3-in-1 Mini component referred to in this suit.
“On or about Dec. 28, 2018, plaintiff suffered serious and substantial burn injuries as the direct and proximate result of the Pressure Cooker’s lid being able to be rotated and opened while the Pressure Cooker was still under pressure, during the normal, directed use of the Pressure Cooker, allowing its scalding ho
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JOHNSTOWN – A Western Pennsylvania woman says she was severely burned by a defectively designed Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker two years ago, and has subsequently sued the device’s manufacturer.
Susan Stayrook of North Cambria filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 7 versus Instant Brands, Inc., of Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
In December 2018, Stayrook says she purchased an “Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker,” which specifically includes the Ultra 3-in-1 Mini component referred to in this suit.
“On or about Dec. 28, 2018, plaintiff suffered serious and substantial burn injuries as the direct and proximate result of the Pressure Cooker’s lid being able to be rotated and opened while the Pressure Cooker was still under pressure, during the normal, directed use of the Pressure Cooker, allowing its scalding hot contents to be forcefully ejected from the Pres
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