If You Purchased a Power Pressure Cooker, You Could Get Benefits from a Proposed Class Action Settlement

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20, 2018 /PR Newswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by HF Media, LLC, regarding the Tristar Power Pressure Cooker class action settlement.

A proposed class action settlement has been preliminarily approved by a Court against Tristar Products, Inc. ("Defendant") involving certain models of pressure cookers.

What is this about?
The lawsuit claims that certain models of Tristar pressure cookers may have defects including, 1) suddenly releasing steam while being opened; 2) the lid may be removed while still under pressure; 3) the pressure relief valve may inaccurately indicate pressure levels; 4) a faulty gasket may allow the lid to open despite pressure build up; 5) the unit may not seal properly; and/or 6) the pressure cooker can develop pressure when the lid is partially or improperly closed. Plaintiffs claim that the alleged defects diminish the original purchase price value and as a result class members may be entitled to a credit on their original purchase.

The Defendant denies these allegations. The Court has not ruled on this matter. Instead, the parties decided to settle.

Who is a Class Member?
You may be a Class Member if you purchased, for personal use and not for resale, certain pressure cookers between March 1, 2013 and January 19, 2018. A complete list of the pressure cookers at issue is on the detailed notice found on the website below.

What are the Benefits?
Settlement Class Members who timely submit a completed claim form and verify that they have watched, or read a transcript of, a safety video will be eligible for a $72.50 credit redeemable towards one of the following products, subject to availability and possible substitution: 1) Power Cooker, a 10 qt. pressure cooker - Model No. PC-WAL4; 2) Power Air Fryer XL, a 5.3 qt. air fryer - Model No. AF-530; or 3) Copper Chef XL Precision Induction Cooktop Set, consisting of induction cooktop, 11" deep dish casserole pan with glass lid, fry basket, steam rack, 10" round pan with glass lid, and recipe book. Valid Class Members will also be eligible for a free one-year warranty extension for the pressure cooker they currently own. Visit the website for complete information on benefits.

What are my rights?
You have a right to file a Claim, Object, Opt-Out, or do nothing. File a claim. To receive Benefits, you must submit a Claim Form online or by mail, by July 4, 2018.  Opt- Out. You may Opt-Out from the settlement by June 4, 2018. You will keep your right to pursue a separate lawsuit about these claims, but you will not receive settlement Benefits. If you or anyone you know has suffered personal injuries or property damage as a result of one of the models of pressure cookers and wish to pursue an individual claim for those injuries and/or damage, then that Person(s) should Opt-Out of this settlement. Object. If you do not agree with the terms of the settlement, you may file an Objection, before June 4, 2018. Objection instructions are found on the website. Do Nothing. You will receive no Benefits and have no right to sue later for the Claims released by the settlement.

The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing in the courtroom of the Honorable James S. Gwin, in the Carl B. Stokes U.S. Court House, 801 West Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113, on July 12, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., to decide whether to approve the settlement and to award Attorneys' Fees to be paid by Defendants, and Plaintiff incentive payments. The motion for fees and expenses will be posted on the website below after they are filed. You may attend this hearing, but you don't have to. Benefits will be issued to settlement Class Members only if the Court approves the settlement and after all appeals are resolved. This notice is only a summary.

For questions or complete information, please visit www.powerpressurecookersettlement.com, or call toll free (844) 271-4784.

SOURCE HF Media, LLC