Cuisinart 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker

Let me start by saying that I am no stranger to pressure cookers and I take extremely good care of all my appliances. I've only owned this newer Cuisinart a little over a month. It is supposed to be the "New and Improved" model replacing the older model Cuisinart. it may be new, but It is NOT improved! I have had my older Cuisinart for over 10 years with no issues. It still has the original stickers on it and it is still working great. Reluctantly, I purchased this newer version from Amazon using gift cards from my children wanting to update to the newer cooker. What a mistake that was! This newer version after 2 uses started spewing liquid and steam out of every crevice severely burning my hand and arm. The first time I used it I found it hard to clean since you cannot detach the lid on the newer model. It is built cheaper and lid is very flimsy. Why a company would take a perfect product and decide one day to change it in the name of "New and improved" actually making it worse is beyond me! Thankfully Amazon said they will issue a refund since I've only had it 38 days. My advice would be to steer clear of this "New and Improved" pressure cooker.