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The ACCC shares that Target Australia have recalled a Bellini Pressure Cooker due to Scalding/burns risk.

The lid may become loose under pressure causing scalding or burning from food released from the cooker.

Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure cooker and return it to a Target or Country Target store as soon as possible for a full refund and a $10 gift card.

For further information consumers can contact the Target Customer Support Centre on 1300 753 567.

Updated recall due to $10 gift card now offered by Target to consumers who return their affected cooker:

Pressure Cooker, manufactured by GSM International Limited
Model BTPRC250
Keycode 57444178

pressure cooker

What are the defects?
Lid can become loose under pressure.

What are the hazards?
Scalding or burning from food being released from the cooker.

What should consumers do?
Immediately stop using the pressure cooker and return it to a Target or Target Country store as soon as possible for a full refund and a $10 gift card.
For further information contact the Target Customer Support Centre on 1300 753 567.

Supplier
Target Australia Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product
Target Australia stores including Target Country and online

Where the product was sold
Nationally

Dates available for sale
1 October 2015 – 9 June 2017

 

We have shared in the past one Mums WARNING: dangers of using a pressure cooker after she suffered nasty burns

 

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  • I always wanted a pressure cooker. I can remember my Mum using one often

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  • Havent got one but will let people know

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  • Wow, I don’t own one but will share with my friends just in case.

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  • Thankfully we don’t own one

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  • We are licky word gets out when faults are found, Lets others know what products are faulty before anyone else in this case gets burnt, Had pressure cooker when I was first married and loved it but do not need one now

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  • Most pressure cookers including those that are not electric can dangerous. The temperature needs to be turned down ….as soon as they start to release steam…….

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  • Hopefully they are all returned for refund, the risk sounds dangerous.

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  • Aw that i dangerous ! Thanks for the heads up.

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  • I’m glad I don’t have this appliance.

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  • oh that’s a bit scary!

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  • Hope no one hasn’t been hurt by this default.

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  • Thank you for the information.

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