Insignia Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed Against Best Buy
A lawsuit alleges an Insignia pressure cooker lid opened while the unit was still pressurized, posing a burn risk.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Appliances
A California resident has filed a product liability lawsuit against Best Buy alleging that her Insignia pressure cooker lid opened before internal pressure was fully released. The complaint highlights ongoing safety concerns following a 2023 recall of nearly one million units.
Why it matters
Pressure cookers rely on internal seals to remain locked until pressure dissipates, and failures can result in the release of scalding food. This lawsuit underscores the serious burn risks that previously led to reports of ejected contents in hundreds of thousands of units.
The 2023 recall involved approximately 930,000 Insignia pressure cookers. At that time, 31 reports of ejected contents and 17 burn injuries were identified by the company.
The players
Best Buy
A major multinational electronics retailer that has previously issued recalls for its proprietary Insignia brand kitchen appliances.
Denise Fuller-Hines
The California plaintiff who initiated a product liability complaint against Best Buy regarding her experience with an Insignia pressure cooker.
The details
The risk occurs when the appliance lid opens before the internal pressure has fully dissipated, allowing scalding food to eject from the device. Incorrect volume markings on the inner pots can lead users to overfill the cooker, which may increase the likelihood of these malfunctions.
Timeline
October 2023: Approximately 930,000 Insignia pressure cookers were recalled.
September 24, 2026: A lawsuit was filed against Best Buy in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
The Home Front
This lawsuit follows a pattern set by the 2023 Insignia pressure cooker recall. It highlights the continued safety scrutiny facing multi-cooker appliances that rely on pressure-locking mechanisms.
If you own an Insignia pressure cooker, check your model against the 2023 recall list to see if your unit was impacted by the volume-marking defect. You should verify your specific model number using official manufacturer resources to determine if it is eligible for a remedy.
The takeaway
Product liability cases often arise from long-standing mechanical defects in home appliances. If you have an Insignia device, consult the 2023 recall notice to confirm if your specific inner pot was affected by the volume marking errors.
Further reading
For more on keeping your kitchen safe, visit the Appliances section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AboutLawsuits.
