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Popular air fryer brand recalled due to fire and laceration hazards

Monday, 18/03/2024, 15:19 (GMT+7)

A popular air fryer brand has been recalled due to concerns of burning, fire, and laceration risks.

The homemaker was shocked after learning that a popular brand of air fryers had been recalled due to concerns about burning.

A popular air fryer brand from China has been recalled due to the risk of fire.

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A popular brand of air fryers has been recalled due to concerns about burning, fire, and laceration risks. Image Credits: Getty

As a reporter, I have learned that a popular air fryer brand has been recalled due to concerns of burning, fire, and 'laceration' risks, prompting Best Buy to take action.

Manufactured in China by Insignia, six models are affected by the recall, including three standard air fryers, one model featuring dual baskets, and two air fryer ovens. 

Here, 6 devices have numbers at the bottom of each device

 NS-AF34D2

· NS-AF5DSS2

· NS-AF5MSS2

· NS-AF8DBD2

· NS-AF10DBK2

· NS-AF10DSS2

A popular air fryer brand from China has been recalled due to the risk of fire

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The six affected models, manufactured by Insignia, include standard air fryers and air fryer ovens. Image Credits: Getty

The recall arises from potential overheating issues, which can lead to the melting or breaking of handles on the four air fryers, posing fire and burn hazards. 

Additionally, the two air fryer ovens may overheat, resulting in the shattering of the glass door, presenting fire, burn, and laceration hazards. Approximately 187,400 units are being recalled in the US, along with another 99,900 in Canada.

Owners of Ninja air fryers, a leading brand in the US, can breathe a sigh of relief as their products are unaffected by the recall. 

However, owners of the recalled Insignia air fryers are advised to discontinue use immediately. 

According to the report, customers can get a refund at Best Buy stores.

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A popular brand of air fryers maintains the risk, such as overheating leading to handle breakage or glass shattering, posing fire, burn, and laceration risks. Image Credits: Getty

Instructions for submitting device photos, model numbers, and purchase receipts, as well as guidance on disposal, are available via a provided link. Customers are eligible for a refund in the form of a check or Best Buy store credit, with reimbursement based on the original receipt or the average sales price over the past three years.

Best Buy has received 24 reports of incidents related to the recalled air fryers, including cases of overheating, melting, and glass shattering, with six instances resulting in fires. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage have been reported. 

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Image Credits: cpsc.gov/Recalls