Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard

Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2007 Release #08-147 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 962-6887 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Pressure Cookers Units: About 38,250 Importer: Manttra Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. Manufacturer: TTK Prestige Ltd., of India Hazard: If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Manttra has received two reports of hot contents spilling out of the pressure cookers, resulting in minor burn injuries. Description: This recall involves Manttra Smart Series five-piece stainless steel multi cooker sets. The set includes a pressure lid, glass lid, steamer basket, wire trivet, and stock/pressure pot. Model/code number 38270 is stamped on the base of the 8-quart stainless steel cooker. Sold at: Major department stores nationwide from June 2003 through April 2007 for between $70 and $100. Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure cookers and contact Manttra Inc. to receive a new replacement pressure valve (ZPD valve). Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Manttra Inc. toll-free at (877) 962-6887 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.manttra.com