Air Fryers Sold in Best Buy Recalled Due To Fire Hazards
Air fryers can be a handy kitchen gadget that play a role in a range of healthy recipes. Unfortunately, though, over 200,000 Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens sold at Best Buy have been recalled for the safety of consumers. The CSPC warns that "The air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the air fryer ovens can overheat and the glass on the door can shatter, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards."
This recall follows 24 reports of overheating, melting, or glass shattering, and six reports of air fryers catching fire. While no injuries have been reported, it's important to take this recall seriously for your safety.
Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens with the following model numbers are subject to this recall:
NS-AF34D2NS-AF5DSS2NS-AF5MSS2NS-AF8DBD2NS-AF10DBK2NS-AF10DSS2
These model numbers can be found on the underside of each product. Additionally, the INSIGNIA brand name can be found at the top of every unit, the sizes of which range from 3.4 to 10 quarts. Recalled products were sold between November 2021 and November 2023.