A pressure cooker is a sealed cooking vessel that uses high pressure to increase the boiling point of liquids. This allows food to cook more quickly and with less water and energy than with standard cooking methods.  However, pressure cookers can be dangerous.  Manufacturing defects and design defects are frequently the cause of pressure cooker explosions.  Some common injuries from pressure cooker use are steam burns, contact burns, splashed/spilled hot liquids, and explosions.  However, proper use can minimize the risk of these types of injuries when using a pressure cooker.

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