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🧸 Product FR October 19, 2018

Artmétal — Stainless steel pressure cooker

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Artmétal — Stainless steel pressure cooker
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire, Injuries
Category
Pressure equipment/vessels
Hazard
It is possible to open the pressure cooker while it is still under pressure. As a result, the user could suffer burns or injuries. Steam or liquid may also leak from the pressure cooker, extinguishing the flame of the s
Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2891 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
124 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 18, 2026
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What is this? This is a stainless steel pressure cooker made by Artmétal. It can cause burns, fire, or injuries if opened while still under pressure.

What's happening? The lid may open when the cooker is still pressurized. Hot steam or liquid could spray out, causing burns or fires.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this pressure cooker in France, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire, Injuries · Category: Pressure equipment/vessels · Hazard: It is possible to open the pressure cooker while it is still under pressure. As a result, the user could suffer burns or injuries. Steam or liquid may also leak from the pressure cooker, extinguishing the flame of the s · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 19, 2018
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/329618

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What is this product recall alert about?
Artmétal — Stainless steel pressure cooker. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire, Injuries · Category: Pressure equipment/vessels · Hazard: It is possible to open the pressure cooker while it is still under pressure. As a result, the user could suffer burns or injuries. Steam or liquid may also leak from the press...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 19, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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