Kitchen devices that do double or triple duty — or more — can be huge time and space savers.
Take the Instant Pot, a device that became a phenomenon a few years back.
The Instant Pot functions as a rice maker, air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, and steamer. It is also believed to perform all of these functions, especially the pressure cooker feature, faster than normal.
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Anyone who is tight on kitchen space appreciates its versatility, and plenty of people have said they replaced multiple appliances for one that nearly does it all.
A pressure cooker is not quite as versatile as the Instant Pot, but it performs many of the same functions.
A pressure cooker is basically a sealed pot that uses high pressure to cook food fast. As the pot heats up, the cooking liquid because steam which in turn increases the pressure in the pot. The high pressure forces moisture into the food, which helps it stay tender.
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The steam can reach temperatures of around 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pressure cookers had a reputation of being dangerous — poorly constructed gaskets that didn’t hold under pressure. The result could be water or steam shooting out of the device, or the lid blowing off completely.
Modern technology has solved most of the problems with early designs, but a new recall is warning owners of a SharkNinja appliance to stop using the device immediately.
A SharkNinja pressure cooker/air fryer similar to this one was recalled for a dangerous malfunction.
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Dozens of people have suffered serious burns
On May 1, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that SharkNinja issued a recall for its Ninja-brand Foodi OP300-series Pressure Cookers/Tender Crisp Air Fryers.
The recall followed reports that the pressure-cooking lids could be opened while the cooker was operational and its contents were pressurized.
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Removing the lid allowed the pot’s hot contents to escape, endangering anyone close by.
So far, there have been 106 reports of burn injuries as a result of the malfunction, including more than 50 reports of second- or third-degree burns to the face or body; 26 lawsuits have also been filed, according to the CPSC.
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Dangerous SharkNinja appliance sold at Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, and Amazon
More than 1.8 million units were sold between January 2019 and March 2025 for about $200. Retailers include Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, and Amazon, as well as the company’s own website.
The unit is black and has a 6.5-quart capacity. “Ninja” is printed on the front of each unit and on the product label.
The affected model numbers are:
OP300OP301OP301AOP302OP302BRNOP302HCNOP302HAQOP302HWOP302HBOP305OP305COOP350CO
Anyone with a recalled unit can receive a free replacement pressure-cooking lid from SharkNinja by filling out this form.
The device should not be used without the replacement lid.
Even if your unit has never malfunctioned, SharkNinja is urging owners to stop using the device in pressure-cooking mode immediately; it is still safe to use in air-fryer mode.
For more information, visit the CPSC website or contact SharkNinja by calling 888-370-1733 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, or emailing [email protected].
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