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The Consumer Product Safety Commission officially posted the recall on Thursday, October 9, citing two specific models of the Ambiano pressure cooker sold between January 2016 and December 2019.
Anyone who owns model 98527 (the 6-quart 6L-PC or KY-318B) or model 96775 (the 8-quart KY-318A) could unknowingly be sitting on a dangerous kitchen hazard.
The appliances originally sold for about $40, a budget-friendly price that drew in plenty of shoppers looking to save money on convenient cooking gear. But that “deal” may have come at a high cost.
What was supposed to be a time-saving gadget has turned into what some shoppers are now calling a “ticking time bomb.” One slip of pressure and the cooker can blast open, covering anyone nearby in boiling food.
The recall comes after more than a decade of rising popularity for these electric pressure cookers, which many families use several times a week. But when a machine fails under pressure, the results can be catastrophic.
The fix is simple but urgent: stop using the recalled pressure cookers right away and return them to your local Aldi for a full refund.
The company has stated it will provide refunds with no questions asked.
This is not the time to take chances or “be extra careful” with a faulty product. Eleven people have already suffered severe burns. That number doesn’t need to grow.
The recall notice does not give specific medical details about the injuries, but “severe burn injuries” from boiling food should be warning enough.
Consumers should check the model number on their unit immediately. If the number is unclear or missing, Aldi is urging customers to return the product anyway.
When it comes to high-pressure steam, “better safe than sorry” isn’t just a saying — it’s potentially life-saving advice.
Perhaps the most shocking part of this recall is how long these defective appliances have been in circulation. These pressure cookers were sold between 2016 and 2019, meaning some of them have been sitting on kitchen counters for six to nine years before this recall was announced.
How many near-misses happened over the years that went unreported? How many people chalked up burns to their own “mistake” rather than a faulty product?
This isn’t Aldi’s first recall this year.
Earlier in 2025, the company pulled seafood products off shelves in Nevada, Arizona, and California after discovering undeclared soy, which posed a serious risk for people with allergies. That recall involved Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing from Santa Monica Seafood.
For budget-conscious shoppers who rely on Aldi to stretch every dollar, these repeated recalls raise serious concerns. A lower price shouldn’t mean accepting dangerous products.
Pressure cookers have become a kitchen staple over the last decade, with families using them several times a week for fast meals. But the fact that 11 serious burn incidents are already confirmed raises questions about how many minor injuries may have gone unreported.
If you bought one of these Ambiano pressure cookers between 2016 and 2019, check the model number immediately.
Don’t gamble with your safety. A $40 refund isn’t worth a trip to the ER with scalding burns from an exploding appliance.
Aldi may offer the refund, but it’s American families who are paying the real price.
