Latest News About Air Fryer Recall

Here are the latest air fryer recall updates I can share right now based on recent reporting:

• Best Buy Insignia recalls (March 2024): About 187,400 units of Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens were recalled in the U.S. (and about 99,900 in Canada) due to overheating, melting handles, or shattered doors, creating fire, burn, or laceration hazards. Best Buy is offering refunds or store credits, and customers should stop using recalled units and follow recall instructions. These units are identifiable by specific INSIGNIA model numbers (NS-AF34D2, NS-AF5DSS2, NS-AF5MSS2, NS-AF8DBD2, NS-AF10DBK2, NS-AF10DSS2). [Source coverage includes CBS/ABC outlets and CPSC notices from that period].[3]
• Power XL dual-basket recalls (December 2023): Empower Brands recalled roughly 319,000 Power XL Dual Basket Air Fryers due to a burn hazard tied to a faulty U-Channel connector in the basket assembly, with reports of unit failure including burns. Consumers were advised to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for refunds.[1][2]
• Other notable recalls in the period include multiple brand-wide reviews and updates about various models from Insignia, Cosori, Magic Chef, and related brands being pulled or under recall consideration for fire/burn risks; a comprehensive roundup has been reported by outlets like Reviewed and USA Today, noting millions of units affected globally and urging consumers to check recall databases for model numbers.[4][8]
• Local timeline context: In late 2023 through 2024, U.S. recall activity around air fryers was particularly active, with major retailers and manufacturers issuing recalls and guidance through the CPSC and their own recall portals. Consumers should verify model numbers against official recall notices and follow disposal or return instructions provided by manufacturers or retailers.[1][3]

How to check if your air fryer is recalled

• Identify the brand and model number on the unit or packaging.
• Visit the official recall pages of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or the manufacturer/retailer (e.g., Best Buy for Insignia) to verify current recall status.
• If recalled, follow the recommended action (refund, replacement, or disposal instructions) and stop using the unit immediately.

Would you like me to look up recall statuses for a specific brand or model you own (e.g., Insignia, Power XL, Cosori, Magic Chef) and provide the exact model numbers and current recall status? I can provide a concise model-by-model checklist and the recommended next steps.

Citations:

• Best Buy recall of Insignia air fryers (March 2024) and related CPSC data.[3]
• Power XL dual-basket recall due to burn hazard (December 2023).[2][1]
• Comprehensive recall roundup and brand-listing context (Reviewed/USA Today).[8][4]