Check your Instant Pot

RiotDemon thought this was worth mentioning said Sat, Feb 24th 2018 at 8:52am ET

Instant Pot said there could be an issue with certain batches of the Gem 65 8in1 overheating and melting.

We believe the problem only affects batchcodes 1728, 1730, 1731, 1734, and 1746. To verify the 4-digit batchcode, locate the silver label on the underside of the product,” the company said in the post. “The batchcode is the 4-digit number located at the bottom right of the label. We want you to know that we take any problem with our products extremely seriously as safety and quality are our primary concern, and we are working cooperatively with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).”

The company asked customers with the Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker from batchcodes 1728, 1730, 1731, 1734, and 1746 to stop using the product immediately.

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mfladd said Sat, Feb 24th 2018 at 12:02pm ET:

1409, I’m good. I am wondering what they are going to do for those customers affected.

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narfcake said Sat, Feb 24th 2018 at 2:24pm ET:

Multi-cooker, not the pressure cooker. I’m safe.

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- @narfcake I thought is was the multi-cooker you found on your bargain hunting trip?
  
  mfladd said Sat, Feb 24th 2018 at 11:40pm ET
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- @mfladd That was the Ninja. My Instant Pot is the pressure cooker.
  
  /image Ninja MC750
  
  /image Instant Pot Lux60
  
  narfcake said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 1:09am ET
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- @mfladd @narfcake instant pot can also be used as a slow cooker
  
  makhay said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 1:22am ET
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OldCatLady said Sat, Feb 24th 2018 at 2:39pm ET:

1609, so I’m safe. Whew. I use mine so much that I bought a second interior pot to use when one is full or in the dishwasher.

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- @OldCatLady what’s so amazing about them? Am I late to the game again on something awesome?
  
  luvche21 said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 1:47am ET
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- @luvche21 @OldCatLady i love mine. Use it at least 2-3 times a week sometimes. My mom still has hers in the box. There are Facebook groups dedicated to one pot recipes.
  
  ivannabc said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 3:03am ET
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ivannabc said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 3:01am ET:

I’m safe. My is a power cooker xl. Works just as well but is cheaper.

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- @ivannabc Do you think they are as good as an Instant Pot pressure cooker? I know they have the Power Cooker XL at Costco.
  
  Stumpy91 said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 1:25pm ET
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- @Stumpy91 Non-stick inner pot vs stainless steel. Otherwise they’re functionally alike.
  
  (I’ll use my Power Cooker when my Instant Pot is borrowed.)
  
  narfcake said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 1:41pm ET
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- @Stumpy91 i don’t know if it’s as good but so far i like it. It is kind of a pain learning how to adjust instant pot specific recipes. And i dont have a yogurt function but honestly. …am i ever going to use that? Prob not.
  
  ivannabc said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 11:37pm ET
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callow said Sun, Feb 25th 2018 at 8:40am ET:

Checked! I’m safe.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2018/02/23/instant-pot-recall/367948002/

https://www.facebook.com/instantpot/photos/gm.1831848933575753/1567223176658400/?type=3&permPage=1

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