Updated 2026-11-01

Is Instant Pot a good brand?

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Reliable

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Instant Pot makes electric pressure cookers and air fryers, and Amazon owners rate its products highly. USPTO lists Instant Brands Inc. of Canada as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists 1 recall naming the brand, none in the last three years. Instant Pot offers a 1-year limited warranty from the purchase or delivery date, whichever is later.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.6/5

103 reviews. Rates Instant Pot's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Stable

Monthly Google searches for “instant pot” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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Instant Pot Rio Mini 4 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Eucalyptus | multicooker, 4 quart, slow cook, rice, steam, sauté, yogurt, keep wa

Instant Pot Rio Mini 4 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Eucalyptus | multicooker, 4 quart, slow cook, rice, steam, sauté, yogurt, keep wa

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Instant Pot Dual Action 8-in-1 Multi-Cooker, Serve Together Timer, Black | Cooks mains and sides together in separate 4 Qt and 2 Qt pots, wi

Instant Pot Dual Action 8-in-1 Multi-Cooker, Serve Together Timer, Black | Cooks mains and sides together in separate 4 Qt and 2 Qt pots, wi

Released May 2025

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Instant Pot Pro Max WiFi Smart 6 Qt 10‑in‑1Pressure Cooker, White | multicooker, 6 quart, rice, steam, sauté, yogurt, keep warm, bake, sous

Instant Pot Pro Max WiFi Smart 6 Qt 10‑in‑1Pressure Cooker, White | multicooker, 6 quart, rice, steam, sauté, yogurt, keep warm, bake, sous

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Instant Pot Rio Wide 7.5 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, WhisperQuiet | Slow cooks, makes rice, steams, sautés, makes yogurt and keeps f

Instant Pot Rio Wide 7.5 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, WhisperQuiet | Slow cooks, makes rice, steams, sautés, makes yogurt and keeps f

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What owners say about Instant Pot

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

I can't speak highly enough about the excellent service I have received from this company. My Instant Pot air fryer developed a fault on the digital display so I was unable to set the cooking temperature accurately. I contacted the company by email, they responded very quickly asking for a couple of photos of the serial number plate, the faulty digital display and proof of purchase. I've…
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2025-11-25
Best bit of kitchen equipment I have bought in years. I took delivery of one for a friend the Instant Pot vortex plus Dual. As I had been considering one for awhile I asked her if I could try it, she agreed, and the machine is so good that I bought two, one for my main home and one for my second home and have hardly used my oven since. The first thing that impressed me about the machine was how…
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2025-10-09
Instant pot 12 cup rice cooker. I got this as a gift. There are NO INSTRUCTIONS in the box on how to use it. There is a qr code to find recipes that are for every other instant pot device. I just want to know how much water to rice , how long does it take ect. What is wrong with including an instruction manual when supplying these goods.
2 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-21
Bought an air fryer and year ago, the draw and separator element need replacing. Problem is, you go to the website for spares and you're told they're having problems with this area. Then tell me they're working on it... for four months now!!! Don't go near them... a load of rubbish
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-01

Instant Pot recalls

  1. 2015
  2. 2015-07-15Pressure Cookers or Canners. The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock. Incidents: The firm has received reports from three consumers of being shocked while using the pressure cooker. Units: About 1,000 (in addition, 140 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Instant Pot found in federal court records.

What to buy from Instant Pot

Best-rated Instant Pot products

Duo 6 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel

Duo 6 Qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel

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Duo 7-in-1 Mini Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes

Duo 7-in-1 Mini Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes

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Electric Pressure Cooker Sealing Rings 2-Pack Red/Blue, 6QT

Electric Pressure Cooker Sealing Rings 2-Pack Red/Blue, 6QT

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Duo Plus 6 Qt 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel

Duo Plus 6 Qt 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel

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Instant Pot customer service and warranty

Warranty
Stated on the official page: 1-year limited warranty from the purchase or delivery date, whichever is later. Terms vary by product. Official warranty page
Phone
1-800-828-7280
Support page
Official support source

Who makes Instant Pot

Trademark (USPTO)
INSTANT BRANDS INC. (CANADA); first registered 2010 source
Made in (recalled products)
China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)

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FAQ

Is Instant Pot a good brand?

Reliable. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has Instant Pot had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns Instant Pot?

USPTO lists INSTANT BRANDS INC. (Canada) as the owner of the Instant Pot trademark, first registered 2010.

Who makes Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot brand belongs to INSTANT BRANDS INC.. CPSC recall records show Instant Pot products made in China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

Where is Instant Pot from?

The Instant Pot trademark owner, INSTANT BRANDS INC., is based in Canada.

Where are Instant Pot products made?

Recalled Instant Pot products listed by the CPSC were made in China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

Has Instant Pot had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 1 recall for Instant Pot. The most recent, on 2015-07-15: Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert).

What is the Instant Pot customer service number?

1-800-828-7280.

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Facts checked 2026-11-02. Brand representatives can send corrections to hello@isagoodbrand.com.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

Instant Pot: owner satisfaction High + safety record Clean = Reliable

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