Sunbeam Faces Narrowed Suit Alleging Pressure Cookers Explode

Consumers alleging they were burned by exploding pressure cookers may largely proceed with warranty and consumer protection claims against Sunbeam Products Inc. and corporate parent Newell Brands Inc., a federal court in Florida said.

Nicolle Kainrath bought a Crockpot Express Pressure Cooker as a gift for her mother, Kimberly Rife who allegedly suffered burns to her hand, wrist, and stomach when scalding hot contents burst out of the appliance, spraying her and the surrounding kitchen area.

Kainrath, Rife, and four others alleged the pressure cookers suffer from two defects: the first allows consumers to easily overcome the lid locking ...