Breville Recalls Pressure Cookers Due to Risk of Burns
CPSC recall 16066. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sealing gasket can be incorrectly inserted upside down on the lid which can allow the unexpected release of built-up pressure. This poses a risk of burns to the user or consumers nearby.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Breville for a replacement sealing gasket and updated instructions.
CPSC recall 16066 has the recall date 22 Dec 2015. The notice names the firm Breville. The recall has about 35,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Pressure Cookers or Canners.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Breville USA has received five reports of steam or hot contents escaping from the pressure cooker, resulting in five reports of burns, including second degree burns to the hands, arms or stomach. |
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| Units | 35,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Breville 6-quart capacity domestic programmable electric pressure cookers with a brushed stainless steel construction and a 3-way safety system. The safety system consists of a locking lid, safety valve and a pressure release button. Pressure cookers with model number BPR600XL and batch numbers between 1235 and 1529 are included in the recall. The model number and batch code are located on the bottom of the unit. |
| Product | Breville Fast Slow Cookers, About 35,600, Pressure Cookers or Canners |
| Sold at | Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Macy's, Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma stores nationwide and online, and online at Amazon.com and BrevilleUSA.com from September 2012 through October 2015 for about $180. |
| Manufacturer | Breville USA Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Burn
- Category: Pressure Cookers or Canners
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 35,600Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Pressure Cookers or Canners
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Breville
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 16066The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16066. https://recallregister.com/product/6608-breville-recalls-pressure-cookers-due-to-risk-of-burns/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16066 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Breville USA has received five reports of steam or hot contents escaping from the pressure cooker, resulting in five reports of burns, including second degree burns to the hands, arms or stomach.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Macy's, Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma stores nationwide and online, and online at Amazon.com and BrevilleUSA.com from September 2012 through October 2015 for about $180.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16066?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16066?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 35,600