Gourmia Pressure Cooker Lawsuit

The Gourmia pressure cooker lawsuit investigation involves claims that certain Gourmia pressure cookers can fail during ordinary pressure cooking, allowing the pressure cooker lid to open or release hot contents while pressure remains inside the cooking chamber.

The main product at issue is the Gourmia Six Quart Pressure Cooker, Model GPC625.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned that the lid on the Gourmia Six Quart Pressure Cooker Model GPC625can open while the product is still pressurized, causing hot food, hot liquid, and steam to spray out and create a serious burn hazard.

CPSC reported multiple burn injuries, including severe second-degree burn injuries, linked to these products.

Consumers alleging burn injuries have filed lawsuits claiming that Gourmia pressure cookers were defectively designed, inadequately warned against, or sold with safety systems that failed to prevent dangerous pressure release.

A pressure cooker injury lawsuit may seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, scarring, physical pain, and other damages caused by a defective pressure cooker.

The claims may focus on whether the product’s lid-locking system, float valve placement, inner-pot markings, instructions, or warnings were adequate to prevent foreseeable burn injuries.

CPSC Warning for Gourmia Pressure Cookers

On February 24, 2026, the CPSC warned consumers to immediately stop using certain Gourmia pressure cookers because of a serious risk of burn injuries.

The agency stated that the lid can open while the cooker remains pressurized, causing hot contents to spray out.

CPSC also stated that the product’s importer, The Steelstone Group, LLC, doing business as Gourmia, and the retailer Best Buy Co., Inc., refused to agree to an acceptable recall.

Because of that, consumers searching for a Gourmia pressure cooker recall should understand that the public action is currently a CPSC safety warning rather than a standard voluntary recall remedy.

CPSC urges consumers to stop using these hazardous pressure cookers immediately, dispose of them, and not sell or give them away.

If you were injured, however, you should speak with a lawyer before throwing the product away because the cooker, lid, inner pot, rubber gasket, and valve components may be important evidence.

The CPSC warning identifies the Gourmia Six Quart Pressure Cooker, Model GPC625 as the affected product.

These digital pressure cookers have stainless steel and black plastic finishes, a pressure lid, button controls, a digital temperature and function display, and a six-quart cooking chamber capacity.

According to CPSC, about 43,500 units were sold between 2017 and 2020 for about $50 to $80.

The pressure cookers were sold mostly at Best Buy, along with other retailers and e-commerce platforms.

Consumers should check the model number on the product label.

If the cooker is a Gourmia Six Quart Pressure Cooker, Model GPC625, CPSC warns consumers to stop using it.

Why CPSC Says Gourmia Pressure Cookers Pose a Burn Risk

CPSC identified several safety concerns involving the affected Gourmia pressure cooker.

The most serious concern is that the lid can open while there is still pressure inside the cooker, allowing hot contents to spray out.

CPSC also identified other issues that may increase the risk of a pressure cooker explosion or sudden release of hot contents.

Other issues include:

• The pressure cooker’s float valve is located inside the handle and may be difficult to see.
• The incorrect volume markings on the inner pot may cause consumers to overfill the cooker.
• Overfilling can increase the risk that hot food and liquid will be expelled during the quick release method or when the cooker is opened.

These concerns matter because a pressure cooker should contain heated food and liquid until pressure has safely released.

If the product’s safety mechanisms do not prevent premature opening, the cooker may allegedly expose users to sudden, forceful burns.

CPSC reported five reports involving hot contents expelled under pressure from Gourmia pressure cookers.

The agency also reported multiple burn injuries, including four severe burn injuries.

CPSC specifically warned that the product can cause severe second-degree burn injuries.

Burn injuries from electric pressure cookers can be serious because the liquid, food, and steam inside the cooking chamber may be hotter than ordinary boiling water.

When a pressure cooker explodes or opens suddenly, the contents can contact exposed skin before the user has time to react.

Reported and potential pressure cooker explosion injuries may include:

• First-degree burns
• Second degree burns
• Severe second degree burns
• Third degree burns
• Burns to the face, neck, chest, abdomen, arms, hands, or legs
• Scarring or skin discoloration
• Infection risk
• Nerve damage
• Long-term sensitivity or reduced mobility
• Burns requiring emergency care, wound treatment, or other medical treatment

A serious burn injury may cause lasting physical pain, visible scarring, and significant disruption to work, daily activity, and family life.

How Gourmia Pressure Cookers Can Allegedly Cause Burns

A Gourmia pressure cooker can allegedly cause burns when the product fails to keep the lid locked until pressure has safely released.

When there is pressure inside the cooker, the cooking chamber may contain superheated liquid, steam, and food.

If the lid opens or shifts, those contents can escape forcefully.

Potential defect theories may involve:

• A defective pressure cooker lid
• A difficult-to-see float valve
• Inaccurate fill lines or incorrect volume markings
• A defective rubber gasket
• Faulty locking components
• Defective pressure-release parts
• Inadequate warnings or instructions
• Manufacturing defects affecting the lid, seal, valve, or locking system
• Design defects that allegedly allow the cooker to open while pressurized

Some lawsuits involving pressure cookers allege that manufacturers promoted products as safe while failing to address known risks involving pressure release, lid locking, and user warnings.

These allegations are similar to claims seen in other pressure cooker lawsuits, including some instant pot lawsuits and claims involving other brands of electric pressure cookers.

Lawsuits Filed Over Gourmia Pressure Cooker Injuries

At least two lawsuits have been filed by consumers alleging burn injuries involving Gourmia pressure cookers.

These product liability lawsuits generally claim that the product was defective or unsafe because it could allow the lid to open while the cooker remained pressurized.

Some complaints also allege that the manufacturer, importer, seller, or retailer failed to warn consumers about the burn hazard.

Potential defendants in a Gourmia pressure cooker lawsuit may include:

• The Steelstone Group, LLC, doing business as Gourmia
• Best Buy Co., Inc., if the product was purchased there
• Other retailers or sellers
• Distributors or importers
• Other entities involved in manufacturing, marketing, selling, or supplying the product

Liability depends on the facts of the case, the state where the injury occurred, where the product was purchased, and each party’s role in placing the defective product into the stream of commerce.

You may be able to file a pressure cooker lawsuit if you were injured while using a Gourmia pressure cooker and the facts suggest the product failed during normal or foreseeable use.

A potential claim may involve:

• A Gourmia pressure cooker, especially Model GPC625
• A lid that opened, detached, shifted, or released pressure unexpectedly
• Hot contents, steam, or liquid spraying from the cooker
• Burn injuries or other severe injuries
• Emergency care, burn treatment, follow-up care, or other medical expenses
• Scarring, pain, infection risk, missed work, or long-term physical limitations

A lawyer can investigate whether the injury was caused by a product defect, user error, improper warnings, a defective component, or another factor.

You do not need to know exactly why the cooker failed before contacting an attorney.

Evidence Needed for a Gourmia Pressure Cooker Burn Claim

Evidence is important in any defective product case.

If you suffered burns from a Gourmia pressure cooker, preserve as much information as possible.

Helpful evidence may include:

• The Gourmia pressure cooker
• The pressure lid
• The inner pot
• The rubber gasket
• The float valve and pressure-release parts
• The power cord and accessories
• The product box, manual, labels, and warnings
• Photos of the model number
• Photos or videos of the cooker after the incident
• Photos of the kitchen, countertop, floor, or surrounding area
• Photos of burn injuries over time
• Emergency room records
• Burn clinic records
• Prescription records
• Proof of purchase from Best Buy or another seller
• Online order confirmations from e-commerce platforms
• Communications with Gourmia, Best Buy, or another retailer
• Witness statements

CPSC urges consumers to dispose of the affected product, but injured consumers should speak with an attorney before discarding the cooker.

The product itself may help show whether a defective lid, valve, gasket, or fill marking contributed to the injury.

Damages in a Gourmia Pressure Cooker Lawsuit

A pressure cooker injury lawsuit may seek compensation for losses caused by a burn injury.

The value of a case depends on the severity of the injury, the medical treatment required, the long-term impact, and the available evidence.

Potential damages may include:

• Emergency room bills
• Hospital care
• Burn treatment
• Wound care
• Debridement
• Skin grafting, if needed
• Prescription medication
• Follow-up appointments
• Future medical treatment
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning ability
• Physical pain
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Severe burns can require weeks or months of recovery.

Some victims may deal with permanent scarring, nerve sensitivity, limited mobility, or anxiety around cooking appliances after the incident.

If you were burned by a Gourmia pressure cooker, get medical care first.

Burns can worsen, become infected, or require treatment from a specialist.

After getting medical treatment, consider these steps:

• Stop using the pressure cooker immediately.
• Do not repair, clean, alter, or throw away the product before speaking with a lawyer.
• Photograph the cooker, lid, valve, inner pot, and model number.
• Photograph your injuries as they heal.
• Save all medical records and bills.
• Save proof of purchase.
• Write down what happened while the details are fresh.
• Report the incident to CPSC through SaferProducts.gov.
• Speak with a product liability lawyer about whether you may have a claim.

Do not send the cooker back to Gourmia, Best Buy, or another company without legal advice if you were injured.

The product may be key evidence in a defective product lawsuit.

You may qualify for a pressure cooker injury lawsuit if you suffered burns or other injuries after a Gourmia pressure cooker malfunctioned, opened under pressure, or expelled hot contents.

You may have a stronger claim if:

• You used a Gourmia Six Quart Pressure Cooker, Model GPC625
• The lid opened or came loose while the cooker was pressurized
• Hot food, hot liquid, or steam sprayed out
• You suffered second-degree burns, third-degree burns, or other serious burn injuries
• You received medical treatment
• You still have the cooker or proof of purchase
• The incident occurred within your state’s legal filing deadline

Claims may also be available in cases involving other electric pressure cookers, including an instant pot pressure cooker, if a similar defect caused burn injuries.

Lawsuits against Instant Brands and other manufacturers have raised similar issues involving lids, pressure release, and safety mechanisms, but each product and injury must be evaluated separately.

TorHoerman Law is investigating claims involving Gourmia pressure cookers and other defective pressure cooker products.

Our attorneys help injured consumers determine whether a manufacturer, importer, retailer, or other company may be responsible for injuries caused by a defective product.

A pressure cooker burn case may require investigation into the product’s design, warnings, safety mechanisms, sales history, prior incidents involving injury, and whether safer alternative designs were available.

Our law firm can help preserve evidence, review medical records, investigate the product, and identify the parties that may be legally responsible.

If you or a loved one suffered severe burns or another serious injury after a Gourmia pressure cooker malfunctioned, you may be able to seek compensation through a Gourmia pressure cooker lawsuit.

Contact TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation, or use the chatbot on this page to find out whether you may qualify.