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In June 2026, Carol Moore filed a product liability complaint against Walmart Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas [1]. The complaint alleges that on or about July 4, 2024, the lid of her Farberware 7-in-1 pressure cooker suddenly came off while the appliance remained under pressure, causing scalding contents to be forcefully released.
What Product Is Involved?
The lawsuit involves the Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, sold through Walmart retail stores and Walmart.com. The appliance is an electric multi-function pressure cooker designed to cook food quickly by trapping steam and pressure inside a sealed pot with a locking lid.
The complaint focuses on whether the lid-locking and pressure-release safety systems on the cooker could allow the lid to open while pressure remained inside — a gap between what the user believes is safe and what is actually happening inside the sealed pot that has driven pressure cooker litigation across multiple brands and manufacturers.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
The complaint alleges strict product liability, design defect, failure to warn, and negligence against Walmart. The plaintiff contends that the pressure cooker was defectively designed in a way that permitted the lid to be opened or released while dangerous pressure remained trapped inside, and that consumers were not adequately warned of that risk.
In May 2025, the CPSC recalled 1.8 million SharkNinja Foodi pressure cookers after reports that the pressure-cooking lid could open during use and allow hot contents to escape [2]. While that recall did not involve Farberware, it illustrates how regulators treat pressure cooker lid-opening hazards when hot food and liquid can be forcefully released.
Incidents and Injuries
The plaintiff alleges she suffered partial-thickness burns and required immediate medical treatment after the pressurized contents of the Farberware cooker were ejected onto her body. The complaint further alleges that she underwent wound debridement and multiple medical procedures and was left with permanent scarring.
Pressure cooker burns can affect the chest, abdomen, arms, hands, face, and neck — wherever the user was standing when the lid released. Beyond the initial emergency, these injuries can involve dressing changes, scar care, limited mobility, missed work, and lasting emotional distress.
Is There a Farberware Pressure Cooker Recall?
The Moore lawsuit is based on a complaint, not a CPSC recall notice. A product does not need to have been recalled for an injured consumer to pursue a product liability claim — what matters is whether the appliance was defectively designed or manufactured and whether that defect caused the injury.
What Should Injured Consumers Do?
Anyone who was burned by a Farberware pressure cooker that opened or released hot contents while pressurized should preserve the appliance — including the lid, gasket, float valve, inner pot, power cord, and all accessories — in its post-incident condition without cleaning, repairing, or discarding it.
Key documentation to gather includes Walmart purchase records or online order history, photos of the appliance, burn injuries, and the surrounding area, as well as emergency room records, burn treatment records, wound debridement notes, and a written timeline of the incident.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Consumers who were burned by a Walmart Farberware 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker that opened or released scalding contents while still pressurized may have significant legal options. A class action lawsuit could allow affected consumers to seek compensation for medical expenses, wound care, permanent scarring, pain and suffering, lost wages, emotional distress, and other related losses. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to have your case evaluated.
References
1. https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/filings/DTI4GGZA/Moore_v_WalMart_Inc__arwdce-26-05131__0002.0.pdf
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/SharkNinja-Recalls-1-8-Million-Foodi-Multi-Function-Pressure-Cookers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported