The Scary Reason Air Fryers Are Being Pulled From Shelves

6,000 Secura air fryers recalled due to safety hazards

If you have Secura air fryer, you'll want to listen up: the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that there have been 9 reports of these products catching fire, burning, and smoking. Due to the safety risk posed by these air fryers, about 6,400 have now been recalled. The recalled products were sold on Amazon and Secura between May 2019 and October 2020. If you're unsure whether your air fryer is included in the recall, you can check the model number and date code. Recalled air fryers will have a model number of SAF-53D (TXG-DT16E) and a date code 1901 OR a model number SAF-53 (TXG-DS16) and date codes 1903 and 1904.

What to do if you have a recalled air fryer

If you are in possession of one of these recalled products, you should stop using it immediately and return it for either a free replacement from Secura or a $45 Amazon gift card. Be sure to take a photo of the recalled unit with the power cord cut off and note the product's date code, as this is required for your replacement. (But you will not need to provide a receipt.) Staying top of recalls is an important part of keeping you and your family safe and healthy. Other recent recalls include sinus spray and Costco mattresses. READ MORE: The Scary Reason Candy Is Being Pulled From Stores Ahead Of Halloween