Dear Customers,
As our valued supporters, we would like to bring to your attention our concerns regarding the sale of unapproved and unauthorized sealing rings that are being marketed as a suitable replacement for your Instant Pot’s original sealing ring. These rings are being sold on Amazon by certain unauthorized third party vendors, such as “Instant Perrrt!”, “Impresa Products”, “CYLAPEX” and “Noosa Life.”
Instant Pot has not authorized these entities or any other third party to manufacture and/or sell Instant Pot accessories or replacement parts. We feel it is important to bring this to the attention of our community, as there may be serious safety concerns associated with using an untested sealing ring on Instant Pot products.
Our sealing ring is an integral part of the Instant Pot safety features. Our rings have been designed, engineered, and built with the optimal material to achieve the hardness and strength required to withstand high-pressure force during electric pressure-cooking. Our rings have passed UL, FDA, and LFGB tests for safety, including food safety.
In contrast, the unapproved and unauthorized rings were not manufactured, tested or certified by or for Instant Pot and we do not know if they meet our established standards. The use of third party sealing rings may have unexpected effects on your product, and would void the Instant Pot warranty.
In the near future, to better serve our customers, we will be launching colored sealing rings to assist you when preparing different food groups. In the interim, our rings can be purchased online at Amazon or through the Instant Pot web site:
https://instantpot.com/store/
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and loyalty to the Instant Pot brand. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the right tools for your active lifestyle.
The Instant Pot Team
Hello, the ring on my Instant Pot has a very strong, unpleasant odor that was present from the time it was new 2 mos ago. I thought it would decrease after using and washing but it seems to get stronger. Is this to be expected?
Hi Diane,
Was this odor present when purchased?
The sealing rings do absorb the scent of food you cook, this is typical with silicone products; this can happen even with only one use.
We recommend having two sealing rings one for savory dishes another for sweet dishes.
Allowing the sealing ring to air out by resting the lid upside down on the base.
https://instantpot.com/care-cleaning-pressure-multicooker/
I bought these are they safe or should I toss them? Colorful Silicone Sealing Ring, BPA FREE & 100% Food Safe Silicone – Sweet and Savory Edition – Fits IP 5 Qt or 6 Qt Models – 3 Pack
Hi Cody,
The sealing rings are an integral part of the Instant Pot features, and it’s not safe to use the ones that are not authorized by Instant Pot. For more information please read: https://instantpot.com/unapproved-sealing-rings-sold-by-unauthorized-dealers/
How often should the sealing rings be changed? I change my sealing ring on my canning pressure cooker every 4 years.
Hi Kathey,
The sealing ring is made of silicone rubber, which is more durable than rubber. It should be fine for 2~3` years under normal use. If you notice cracks, leaking or deformation of the sealing ring, you should replace it.
What about amazon uk shop? Link?
Hi Ian, Here is the link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_pg_1?srs=4610451031&rh=i%3Aspecialty-aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1516996895
I am needing a glad lid for my 6 qt Instant Pot. Amazon has only used ones and they are expensive.
You can find glass lids for the 6 quart Instant Pot on our store website here: https://store.instantpot.com/collections/accessories/products/instant-pot-9-inch-tempered-glass-lid-for-electric-pressure-cookers
I cannot find your official seller page on Amazon. I want to get sealibgvrings for my Duo Plus 60. Thanks
Hi Jojo, Here is a link to our amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/3031632011?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Instant%20Pot&ref_=w_bl_hsx_s_ki_web_3031632011
On the Amazon page,
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Sealing-Ring-Clear/dp/B008FUUQJW?ref=ast_p_ep&th=1
under the “Sealing Ring Clear”, the manufacturer listed is “Double Insight Inc. DBA”
Is this genuine Instant Pot part?
Thanks.
P.S. On the same Amazon page, under the “2 Pack Sealing Ring Clear”, the manufacturer listed is “instant Pot”. Why is the difference?
Hi Larry,
Confirming that the sealing ring manufactured by “Double Insight Inc. DBA” is a genuine Instant Pot part. We apologize for the confusion.
Would like the Instant pot set of two colored sealing rings but they are out of stock. Any idea when they will be back?
Hi Carolyn,
They are currently in stock at our store: https://store.instantpot.com/collections/parts/sealing-rings
I would like to order the red/blue as well but unfortunately your website doesn’t ship to Hawaii. Any other ideas?
Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for reaching out! We are currently out of stock of the Red/Blue sealing rings. However, we can ship the clear rings to Hawaii, in order to so we will need to create a support ticket and one of our technicians will be in contact. If agreeable please inform myself and we will be in contact shortly.
Looking forward to your response!
Kind Regards,
Sorley O
I bought the 3 quart instant pot and can’t find the rings at all – not even on this web site.
Hi Sandie,
They are now available on our store here:https://store.instantpot.com/collections/parts/products/sealing-rings-2-pack-clear-3-quart
Hi,
I’ve been looking on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com for accessories and backup parts for my new IP-Duo60, I was going to get a sealing ring but saw all sorts of terrible reviews of fale parts… so many sellers make it look like they are fully legitimate official resellers of IP parts.
I ended up going with one that said Instant Pot and was fulfilled by amazon so if it was fake I could return it without issue… the one I got I believe is your legitimate site and it looks almost identical to my OEM sealing ring.
You may want to pin a post about this on the facebook site or perhaps make it more prominent on this site (perhaps in the FAQ)
You may also want your official resellers on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com sites to update their listings to note the surprising amount of fakes and site this page http://instantpot.com/?s=sealing+ring&x=15&y=5 I tried adding it in the reviews for the scammers but unfortunately amazon won’t approve them
We can’t find the official IP 8qt liners on amazon, I can only find the knock-offs. It would really help if you/they sold the proper 8qt parts on amazon as well.
Hi Rick,
The 8qt sealing rings are available at the Instant Pot online store http://instantpot.com/shop/.
Thank you.
I will buy the colored ones if they become available whoever is selling them if I need them.
Get a grip. This is not rocket science as many companies have been manufacturing them and selling them for other cookers, before the first Instant Pot.
And unlike Instant Pot they do it in a timely manner.
I am still waiting (since January?) for the announced ceramic insert so don’t hold your breath.
Hi Helen,
Thank you for your feedback.
The Instant Pot colored sealing rings will be available in early December.
For the ceramic pot, it is currently in development. We will keep you posted on the launch date.
Sincerely,
Anna