American kitchen counters are at risk again, this time from the massive recall of a couple of million Ninja pressure cookers due to widespread burn injuries.
Specifically, consumers have reported 106 burn incidents, with dozens suffering devastating second or third-degree burns.
SharkNinja has recalled over 2 million pressure cookers because of the defective Ninja Foodi pressure cookers.
The appliances can be opened while still pressurized, which have caused over 50 cases of second and third-degree burns and triggered 26 lawsuits against the company.
The massive recall affects nearly 1.85 million units in the United States and another 184,240 in Canada.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers contain a dangerous defect.
It allows users to open the lid while contents remain under pressure, sending scalding hot food exploding outward.
All affected units were manufactured in China and sold for roughly $200 through major American retailers, including Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and Amazon, from January 2019 through March 2025.
The widespread distribution means potentially millions of American homes have these dangerous appliances sitting in their kitchens right now.
SharkNinja recall: “Ninja” “Foodi” OP300-series Pressure Cookers/TenderCrisp Air Fryers to replace pressure-cooking lid. Consumers have reported that PC lid can be opened while unit pressurized, allowing hot contents to escape, leading to severe burns. https://t.co/amoLfoo6rN. pic.twitter.com/OUbGlkzrRU
— Ninja Kitchen (@NinjaKitchen) May 1, 2025
The recall includes multiple model numbers: OP300, OP301, OP301A, OP302, OP302BRN, OP302HCN, OP302HAQ, OP302HW, OP302HB, OP305, OP305CO, and OP350CO.
Each model features a 6.5-quart capacity and multiple cooking functions, including both pressure cooking and air frying.
While the company has been quick to issue statements about customer safety, serious questions remain about why these products remained on shelves for so long despite the mounting injury reports and lawsuits.
The recall finally comes after years of these products being sold to unsuspecting American consumers.
CPSC regulators are now telling consumers to “immediately stop using the product’s pressure-cooking function,” though they can continue using other functions like air frying.
Those with affected units are instructed to contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid by calling, emailing, or visiting the company’s website.
Interestingly, no injuries have been reported in Canada despite the tens of thousands of units being sold there.
This recall coincides with growing concerns about consumer product safety and increased calls for stricter standards on imported household goods.
With millions of potentially dangerous appliances in American homes, the true scope of injuries may be significantly higher than officially reported.
