Pressure Cooker Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over Burns Suffered by Child

A Crock-Pot pressure cooker exploded without warning while being used as directed in October 2019, ejecting scalding liquid and steam onto a young child and causing severe facial burns that resulted in permanent disfigurement. The mother of the injured child, Lacey Hall of Michigan, filed suit against Sunbeam Products Inc. and Newell Brands Inc., alleging the companies manufactured and distributed a defective appliance prone to explosions. Approximately one year after the incident, Sunbeam issued a recall of the Crock-Pot Express Multicooker, warning that the lid could detach suddenly during use and create a serious burn hazard.

The case proceeded to trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in late May alongside claims from two other individuals with similar injuries. A settlement has now been reached to resolve the litigation, though the specific settlement amount has not been disclosed.

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