Lawsuits have been filed by people who were burned by the Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker and other products.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you were burned by a pressure cooker that exploded when the lid opened, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Pressure Cooker Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is the Mueller UltraPot?
The Mueller UltraPot is an electric pressure cooker that has been sold on Amazon.com and other retailers. It is advertised as a multi-cooker with safety features including a lid safety switch and locking system.
Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit
In January 2026, a lawsuit was filed against Amazon by a woman who was severely burned when the lid on her Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker opened and ejected the scalding-hot contents of the pot.
She is seeking compensation for her significant and painful bodily injuries, physical pain and suffering, medical expenses, mental anguish, diminished enjoyment of life due to her burn injuries.
The lawsuit was filed on January 15, 2026, with Amazon.com as the only defendant, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (Seattle) — Case 2:26-cv-00136.
Who Filed the Lawsuit?
The lawsuit was filed by Chung N., a resident of Virginia who purchased the Mueller UltraPot 6-Quart Pressure Cooker on Amazon.
In the Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker , the UltraPot Pressure Cooker was advertised as a “10-in-1” multi-cooker with features including a pressure cooker.
It was also advertised to be built with safety features to prevent explosions, such as an interlock system to prevent the lid from opening when the unit was still pressurized.
What Happened?
On or about February 17, 2024, the plaintiff claims that she suffered “serious and substantial bodily injuries and damages” as a direct result of the Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker’s lid being able to be rotated and opened while the pressure cooker was under pressure.
The lawsuit specifically blames this incident on a defective interlock safety feature in the lid:
“The incident occurred as a result of the failure of the pressure cooker’s defective interlock and non-compliance with industry standards; specifically, UL 136 Sections 9 and 10.”
The lawsuit claims that the lid opened when the pressure cooker was pressurized, which resulted in a sudden release of built-up pressure, heat and steam. The retailer, Amazon.com, is also accused of selling a dangerously defective product to unsuspecting consumers.
Amazon Accused of Failing To Warn Consumers Of Serious Risks
The lawsuit claims that Amazon “knew or should have known” of these defects. Furthermore, a safer design could have prevented the lid from opening. According to the complaint:
“[Amazon] knew or should have known of these defects but has nevertheless put profit ahead of safety by continuing to sell its pressure cookers to consumers, failing to warn said consumers of the serious risks posed by the defects, and failing to recall the dangerously defective pressure cooker.”
Amazon is also accused of negligence concealing design defects, failing to warn consumers of these defects, negligent misrepresentations, failing to remove a defective product from commerce, and negligent design.
Hundreds of Pressure Cooker Lawsuits Filed Nationwide
Hundreds of pressure cooker lawsuits have been filed nationwide by people who were burned by these products. The lawsuits involve a variety of products and manufacturers.
Most of the cases claim that faulty “safety features” failed to prevent the lid from opening when the unit was still pressurized. Some of these incidents involve pressure cookers that exploded without warning.
Other lawsuits involve people who were burned when they were able to easily twist open the lid when the unit was pressurized, resulting in severe burn injuries when the hot food exploded out of the pot.
Do I Have a Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Mueller UltraPot Pressure Cooker burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you were burned by a pressure cooker that exploded when the lid opened, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Pressure Cooker Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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