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🧸 Product SK July 16, 2021

Pressure cooker TORO Victoria 6L

Stainless steel pressure cooker 6L.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Pressure cooker TORO Victoria 6L
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Injuries
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories
Hazard
Due to a failure of the security system, the product can open while under pressure and may propel the lid and contents, which would be at a very high temperature. A user can suffer burns or injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8591177089469
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1885 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A pressure cooker called TORO Victoria 6L made in China. It is used to cook food faster with steam under pressure.

What's happening? The safety lock may fail. The lid could pop open while still under pressure. Hot food and steam could spray out and hurt someone.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Slovakia who own this pressure cooker.

What should I do? Stop using the cooker right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you were hurt. Contact the store or maker for a repair or refund.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: Due to a failure of the security system, the product can open while under pressure and may propel the lid and contents, which would be at a very high temperature. A user can suffer burns or injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 16, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003809

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pressure cooker TORO Victoria 6L. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: Due to a failure of the security system, the product can open while under pressure and may propel the lid and contents, which would be at a very high temperature. A user can suffer...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 16, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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