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Kitchen & Cookware

Rena Ware Recalls Nutrex Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: August 2, 2018
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Summary

Rena Ware is recalling about 700 Nutrex pressure cookers (model number 2153) because they can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended. This defect has caused 13 reports of unintended depressurization, including five reported burn injuries. These silver-colored units with black handles were sold through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018. Consumers should immediately stop using these pressure cookers and contact the company for a free repair.

Risk

The cooker can unexpectedly release hot steam at lower pressure levels than expected, which can cause severe burns to anyone nearby. There have been five reports of burn injuries specifically linked to this depressurization issue.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the bottom of your pressure cooker for the brand name 'Rena Ware' and model number '2153.DW' along with a production date between 12.15 (December 2015) and 06.18 (June 2018).
  2. Look for additional identifying marks: 'DONG WON' is stamped on the base of the main valve on the lid, and 'DWM' is stamped on the blue silicone gasket inside the cover.
  3. Immediately stop using any affected Nutrex pressure cooker to prevent potential burn injuries.
  4. Contact Rena Ware toll-free at 877-736-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at CustomerService@RenaWare.com to receive a free repair.
  5. You can also visit www.renaware.com and click on the 'Consumer Notifications' link at the bottom of the page for more details.
  6. For further information or questions about this recall, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Rena Ware for a free repair. Rena Ware is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Rena Ware toll-free at 877-736-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at CustomerService@RenaWare.com, or online at http://www.renaware.com and click on the “Consumer Notifications” link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Nutrex pressure cookers
Model:
2153
2153.DW
SA44362
Lot Numbers:
DONG WON (on valve)
DWM (on gasket)
Date Ranges: December 2015 through June 2018

Product Images

The Nutrex Cooker™ with cover

The Nutrex Cooker™ with cover

The Nutrex Cooker™ cover

The Nutrex Cooker™ cover

The main valve of the lid with “DONG WON”

The main valve of the lid with “DONG WON”

Base with model number

Base with model number

Gasket with DWM

Gasket with DWM

Gasket

Gasket

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18752
Status: Active
Sold By: Through Rena Ware sales representatives from December 2015 through June 2018 for between $750 and $820.
Distributor: Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
Manufactured In: South Korea
Units Affected: About 700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Rena Ware International Inc., of Bellevue, Wash.
Contact: Rena Ware toll-free at 877-736-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at CustomerService@RenaWare.com, or online at http://www.renaware.com and click on the “Consumer Notifications” link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: August 2, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response