CPSC Recall in 2015: Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-741

Date: July 15, 2015

Product Name:

Recall Description:

This recall involves Instant Pot "Smart" and "Smart-60" electric pressure cookers. They are stainless steel with black molded plastic attachments, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. They are Bluetooth® enabled and can be controlled by an app. "Instant Pot" and "Smart" are printed on the front of the control panel. Serial numbers between 1410 and 1503 and manufacture dates between 12/1/2014 and 6/1/2015 are included in the recall. The serial numbers and dates are printed on a label on the bottom of the pressure cooker's base.

Hazard Description:

The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,000 (in addition, 140 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received reports from three consumers of being shocked while using the pressure cooker.

Sold At:

Online at Instantpot.com and Amazon.com from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $250.

Manufactured In:

China