Federal safety regulators and SharkNinja have initiated a recall of about 2 million multi-functional pressure cookers after more than 100 consumers reported burn injuries, including more than 50 severe second- or third-degree burns. The recall includes certain Ninja Foodi OP300 Series products sold from January 2019 through March 2025 and are high-risk hazards because they have lids that open during use, pouring scalding contents.
Models and retail distribution affected
All Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers are recalled, which can be identified by their 6.5-quart capacity, black finish, and “Ninja” brand on the front panel. Model numbers include OP300, OP301, OP301A, OP302, OP302BRN, OP302HAQ, OP302HCN, OP302HW, OP302HB, OP305, OP305CO, and OP350CO, located on side labels near the power cord. Replacement lids sold separately for the models are also recalled.
The items were priced approximately $200 in bulk at huge U.S. and Canadian chains such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, and Amazon, as well as on the official SharkNinja website. Approximately 1.85 million units were sent in the United States and 184,240 units in Canada.
Mechanism of failure and injury reports
The flaw exists in the pressure-cooking lid locking system, which may not lock when the appliance is in use. This leaves room for consumers to open the lid too early, potentially leading to surprise hot food or liquid explosions. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed 106 injury incidents due to this defect, more than half of which resulted in serious burns that were treated medically. Injury was likely to occur on the face, hands, or torso, with some incurring permanent scarring.
SharkNinja has 26 complaints filed for design failure and delayed action on recall. Consumer Reports at first awarded the OP302 model a high ranking through in-house testing but then reported injuries pushed re-examination.
Consumer advice and replacement procedure
Replacement unit owners must right away stop use of the pressure-cooking option but can still use air fry, slow cook, or other options. SharkNinja suggests discarding the original cover and asking for free replacement through
- Phone: 888-370-1733 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET, Saturdays, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET)
- Email: [email protected]
- Online form: Ninja’s official support page.
The company claims return to stores is not required and is urging consumers impacted to take immediate action. Replacement lids will be sent out with improved safety features that eliminate accidental opening.
Corporate response and regulatory scrutiny
SharkNinja, with the CPSC and Health Canada’s help, attributes the recall to “isolated incidents” while admitting the seriousness of reported injuries. “Customer safety is our highest priority,” the company said, despite Consumer Reports’ description of delays from when initial reports of injuries were received to when the recall occurred. Regulatory filings state the defect as lying in a design flaw in the hinge assembly for the lid that had cost-saving redesign in 2022.
Wider implications for safety of kitchen appliances
This recall is an ongoing challenge to maintaining the safety of multi-functional kitchen appliances, which integrate high-pressure and high-temperature components. Industry analysts argue that the trend towards “all-in-one” appliances exceeds safety test levels, especially for mechanisms serving shared cooking functions.
The CPSC again advises consumers to report incidents through SaferProducts.gov and follow its weekly recall notices. In the meantime, SharkNinja’s stock price recouped modestly after the announcement, which indicates investors’ faith in the firm’s crisis handling.
The SharkNinja recall reveals alarming product lifecycle testing and quick response policy gaps. Affected consumers need to push getting replacement lids to the top of their agendas while regulators and manufacturers re-examine safety standards for more sophisticated kitchen technology. As the litigation unfolds, the case could establish precedents for corporate responsibility in the small appliance industry.
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