The household appliance manufacturer Vorwerk has warned of the risk of scalding with its Thermomix TM6 food processor. The company warned on Tuesday that the fixed measuring cup used as standard in this device could cause ingredients to float up and condense during cooking in certain recipes, preventing the intended steam from escaping. “As a result, in extremely rare cases, increased pressure can build up in the mixing bowl, causing the food to be cooked to escape suddenly and uncontrolled, which can lead to scalding in individual cases.”
Vorwerk therefore decided to issue a public warning as a precaution, the company reported. In addition, the buyers would be informed directly. The likelihood of such an incident increases if the recommended fill level of the food is exceeded. This also applies in cases where a measuring cup from the TM6 with a tight grip is used with an older generation of devices.