CPSC Gourmia Pressure Cooker Recall: Urgent Warning Issued for Burn Hazards on 43,500 Units
Feb. 24, 2026 — Bethesda, Md. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of approximately 43,500 Gourmia Six-Quart Pressure Cooker Model GPC625 units due to a serious burn hazard, as the lid can unexpectedly open while pressurized.
The CPSC Gourmia pressure cooker recall warning stems from reports of hot contents ejecting, causing severe injuries. The agency noted that the float valve is located inside the handle and is difficult to see, leading users to mistakenly open the lid under pressure. Incorrect volume markings may also contribute to overfilling and ejection during venting.
Reported Injuries
CPSC has received five reports of hot contents expelling under pressure, with four resulting in severe second-degree burn injuries requiring medical attention. At least two lawsuits have been filed by affected consumers, according to the CPSC warning page.
“CPSC urges consumers to stop using the pressure cookers immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous pressure cookers.”
Product Details and Sales
The affected units are six-quart digital pressure cookers with stainless steel and black plastic finishes, a pressure lid, digital display, and button controls. The model number GPC625 is printed on the bottom, manufactured in China. They were sold from 2017 to 2020 primarily at Best Buy stores and online, as well as other retailers and e-commerce sites, for about $50 to $80.
Company Refusal Prompts CPSC Gourmia Pressure Cooker Recall Action
Importer Steelstone Group LLC (d/b/a Gourmia), based in Brooklyn, N.Y., and retailer Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn., have refused to agree to a formal recall, leading to this public safety warning (No. 26-280) instead of a traditional CPSC Gourmia pressure cooker recall.
Consumer Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and dispose of it properly. Incidents can be reported at SaferProducts.gov. For updates, check the CPSC recalls page.
Media and Social Reaction
The CPSC Gourmia pressure cooker recall news has been covered by outlets including WRAL, CBS Minnesota, AL.com, and ABC27. On X, users like @DariasNews1 and @abc27News shared alerts linking to the CPSC announcement on Feb. 24.
