Check your older or second hand Instant Pot to verify it hasn’t been part of a recall. You can do this by comparing your model number and batchcode.
The last few days I have seen LOTS of posts about an “Instant Pot recall” on Facebook and even on our local news channel. After looking at the official statement from the company it seems there is a lot of misinformation floating around!
The first thing to know is that the vast majority of Instant Pots are NOT related to this situation and it isn’t officially a recall!
The problems being addressed by the company are all related to the 8-in-1 Multicooker, not the standard Instant Pot that most have. Here are the details straight from the Instant Pot Facebook page:
“We have received a small number of reports of the Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker overheating, resulting in localized melting damage to the underside of the product. We believe the problem only affects batchcodes 1728, 1730, 1731, 1734, and 1746. To verify the 4-digit batchcode, locate the silver label on the underside of the product.
The batchcode is the 4-digit number located at the bottom right of the label. We want you to know that we take any problem with our products extremely seriously as safety and quality are our primary concern, and we are working cooperatively with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
We anticipate providing updated information and next steps regarding receiving a replacement Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker within the next few weeks. In the meantime, we are asking all our customers with a Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker from batchcodes 1728, 1730, 1731, 1734, and 1746 to immediately stop use of the product.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care team at 1.800.828.7280 x2. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.”
I hope that clears things up and makes most people feel more comfortable about using their Instant Pot again!!
2023 Instant Pot Recall Update:
We have searched the Consumer Product Safety Commission database and have found only this and one other Instant Pot Recall that occurred in 2015. You can find the details of both here.
This information is helpful if you receive an older second-hand Instant Pot and want to check the model to ensure its safety.
If you’ve cleared that up and are ready to get cooking, we have some great recipes to try:
Instant Pot Ground Beef Goulash
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken
Karen says
I have the Instant Pot Duo Plus 60 9 in 1 and I was making rice tonight and the unit overhead and melted outed the whole bottom of the pot on the left side of the machine. Thank god we were right in the kitchen as it could of caught fire. Called customer service but they are closed for Queens Day today May 21, 2018. I loved my IP but this scared me. Mine is a different model tHan listed in your story, I purchased this thru Amazon
Calvin says
Yikes, heard about this a few months back. Relieved that it wasn’t the pressure cooker models. I thought they were really safe and reliable, guess everything is just marketed
Mel says
I had no idea about instant pot recalls, but as with most items, there are often times recalls for various defects or malfunctions and it doesn’t always apply to every brand. I am glad that you shared the instant pot recall real story!
Janis Brett Elspas says
I don’t have one of these hot pots. But several of my friends do and I’m going to let them know right now about this recall and direct them to your post in case they don’t know about these product issues already.
lisalisa says
I have seen a few post about instant pot recalls all so but, I’m glad to hear many instants post like the one I have is not listed. I have yet to use mine but, my daughter in-law loves hers and cooks in it daily. Since seeing your food recipes images above I think I’ll pull mine out this week and give it a try!
Annie says
I’ve been wanting to get one. Thank you for clearing this up!
Jennifer Quillen says
I don’t have an instant pot, but the information is very useful. The info would lead me personally to not purchase a particular brand that’s issued a recall.
shelly peterson says
I don’t own one but this is good info to know. Thanks for sharing.
Bernie Wallace says
I don’t own one of these but the information that you shared is good to know. It is important to make sure that you are aware of all recalled products. Thanks for sharing.