April 15, 2026 – A woman who was burned in a pressure cooker explosion has been awarded a $1,097,000 judgment in Mississippi.
If your pressure cooker lid opened while the unit was still pressurized and you were scalded by the contents, you are not alone.
The federal court in the Southern District of Mississippi entered a $1,097,000 default judgment against I.S. Appliances, the manufacturer of the Bon Appetit pressure cooker, model number BAPCR010.
The lawsuit was filed by a 42-year-old woman who suffered first and second degree burns to her chest, arms, and abdomen when the pressure cooker malfunctioned and exploded in February 2021.
The defendant, I.S. Appliances, failed to respond to the lawsuit. After reviewing the case, the court found the entry of default judgment appropriate and awarded the full amount.
The plaintiff’s injuries required two days of hospital care, including infection prevention and skin graft application. Her family soaked her wounds in cold water immediately after the explosion. The hospital visit had to be delayed until the following day because roads were dangerously icy.
Lawyers explained that the long-term impact extended far beyond her physical scars. She also lost her joy of cooking, and the explosion left a lasting mark on her entire family.
Do You Have a Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
You may have a valid pressure cooker lawsuit if any of the following apply to your situation:
- Burn injuries — You suffered first, second, or third degree burns after a pressure cooker lid opened, dislodged, or released contents while still under pressure.
- Scarring or disfigurement — Your burns resulted in permanent scarring, skin grafts, or visible disfigurement to your face, hands, arms, chest, or other areas.
- Hospitalization — Your injuries required emergency care, a hospital stay, surgery, or ongoing wound treatment.
- Eye or inhalation injuries — You suffered eye damage or respiratory injuries from pressurized steam ejected by a malfunctioning pressure cooker.
- Wrongful death — A family member died from injuries sustained in a pressure cooker explosion.
- Property damage — A pressure cooker explosion caused significant property damage in your home.
- Recalled product — Your pressure cooker was among the millions recalled by SharkNinja, Best Buy (Insignia), Tempo USA (Ambiano), or another manufacturer for burn hazards.
Time limits apply to these cases. Contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation to find out if you qualify.
Do I Have a Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting pressure cooker burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured by a defective pressure cooker, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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