CPSC tells owners of about 393,000 Tristar pressure cookers to stop using them
The safety agency says the lids of Power Quick Pot cookers can open under pressure. It also announced recalls of laminators, high chairs and light-up toys.
By Health & Safety Desk · · 2 min read
What it means for you
- The CPSC says owners of 6-quart Power Quick Pot pressure cookers, model Y6D-36, should stop using and dispose of them, and should not sell or give them away.
- No refund or repair is on offer: the CPSC says the importer refused to recall the cookers or offer a remedy.
- Owners of a Scotch thermal laminator, model TL1302Z, can claim a full refund from 3M after unplugging it and cutting the cord.
- Costway convertible high chairs sold from May 2023 to July 2026 qualify for a free replacement.
- Two recalled light-up products for children, Bamamon finger lights and CIYTI princess costumes, have button cell batteries that children can reach easily, the CPSC says.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) told consumers on October 15 to stop using about 393,000 Power Quick Pot 6-quart electric pressure cookers, model Y6D-36, imported by Tristar Products, Inc., of Altamonte Springs, Florida. In its warning, the agency said the cooker's lid can open while the pot is still pressurized, expelling hot contents.
The agency said it had 24 reports of the cookers unexpectedly expelling hot contents, and that these resulted in serious burn injuries.
The notice is a warning, not a recall. According to the agency, Tristar "has refused to recall these products or offer a remedy to consumers." The warning does not include a statement from the company.
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the pressure cookers immediately and dispose of them.
How to tell if you have one
The affected cookers are stainless steel with a black pressure lid, button controls and a digital display. The model number, Y6D-36, appears on a label on the back of the unit. They were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and other retailers nationwide from about July 2018 to November 2023, for between $44 and $160.
The agency also tells owners: "Do not sell or give away these hazardous products."
Other recalls announced in October
The CPSC announced a series of recalls on October 15 and October 22. These four are household and children's products.
| Product | Units | Hazard | Remedy | Where and when sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch thermal laminator, model TL1302Z (3M) | About 53,634 | Can overheat and catch fire; 63 reports of smoking, melting or overheating, including five fires | Full refund | Amazon.com, June 2024 to September 2026, $44 to $56 |
| Costway convertible high chairs | About 3,332 | No passive restraint; a child can slip between tray and seat and become trapped or fall | Free replacement | Walmart and Target stores and Costway.com, May 2023 to July 2026, $84 to $100 |
| Bamamon LED projecting finger light toys | About 6,533 | Button cell battery compartments that children can open easily | Refund | Amazon.com, March 2025 to August 2026, about $13 to $14 |
| CIYTI light-up princess costumes | About 94 | Button cell batteries that children can reach easily | Refund | Amazon, February 2025 to June 2025, $21 to $35 |
For the 3M laminator, the CPSC says owners should stop using and unplug it immediately, register online with the company, and upload a photo showing the unplugged power cord cut. The refund comes as a check. The company's recall line is 800-772-4337.
For the Costway high chair, owners should stop using it and contact the company at 844-242-1885 or recall@costway.com. Costway asks for a receipt or photo, sends a prepaid return label, and ships a replacement after it receives the old chair. No injuries have been reported.
Button batteries in light-up toys
Two of the recalls involve children's light-up products whose button cell batteries are easy for children to reach. The CPSC says swallowed batteries "can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death." No incidents were reported for either product.
Owners of the Bamamon finger lights should stop using them and contact the seller, which asks for a photo of the product being disposed of. Owners of the CIYTI costumes should take them away from children, stop using them and contact the seller for a refund. In both cases the agency says the batteries should go through local hazardous waste procedures.
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Sources
- CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Tristar Products 6-Quart Power Quick Pot Pressure Cookers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, October 15, 2026
- 3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, October 15, 2026
- Costway Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for High Chairs U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, October 22, 2026
- BAMAMON Recalls LED Projecting Finger Light Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, October 22, 2026
- FoShanShiNanHaiQuNuoAiTongZhuangShangHang Recalls CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, October 22, 2026
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