Latest News About Air Fryer Recall

Here’s the latest I can share on air fryer recalls based on recent public reporting.

Short answer

• Yes, there have been several high-profile air fryer recalls in the past couple of years due to fire, burn, or laceration hazards. The most widely reported recalls involve Power XL/Empower Brands models (duo-basket designs) and Insignia (Best Buy in-house brand), with additional recalls affecting Cosori, Magic Chef, and other brands in aggregated reviews.[1][3][8]

Key recalls to know

• PowerXL dual-basket air fryers (Empower Brands): Recalled roughly 319,000 units due to a basket connector that can fail and cause burns. Affected models included some PowerXL DUAF series dual-basket units sold around 2021–2023. Consumers were advised to stop using them and contact the manufacturer for refunds.[2][1]
• Insignia air fryers (Best Buy brand): Recalled about 187,400 units in the U.S. and around 99,900 in Canada for potential overheating, which could cause handles to melt or doors to shatter. Best Buy offered refunds and directed customers to the recall site for disposal instructions; no injuries were reported at the time.[3]
• Other significant recalls: Various outlets compiled lists of recalled models from Cosori, Insignia, and Magic Chef, with millions of units affected in total across multiple brands over 2023–2024. These recalls typically concern overheating, fire, or burn hazards, and retailers or manufacturers often offer refunds, replacements, or disposal guidance.[4][8]

What this means for you

• If you own an air fryer, check the model numbers against the recall lists published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the manufacturer/retailer recall notices. If your model is listed, stop using it and follow the manufacturer’s or retailer’s instructions for return/refund or disposal.[2][3]
• Even if your unit isn’t listed, it’s a good practice to inspect for signs of wear that could lead to overheating (damaged cords, melted handles, cracked glass doors) and discontinue use if you observe any issues.[3]

Where to verify current status

• The CPSC maintains an updated database of recalls and provides recall notices with model numbers, symptoms, and remediation steps. Retailers often publish dedicated recall pages with instructions to obtain refunds or replacements. For the most current status, check the CPSC recall page and the specific retailer/manufacturer recall notices for your region.

Illustration (example)

• If you have a dual-basket PowerXL air fryer from 2021–2023, you should verify if your model is DUAF-10 or DUAF-005 variants, as those were among the models cited in recalls; if so, discontinue use and pursue a refund or replacement per recall instructions.[1][2]

Would you like me to locate the most current recall list for your specific model? If you can share the exact model number of your air fryer (and where you bought it), I can guide you to the official recall notice and the appropriate remediation steps. I can also summarize the latest nationwide recall counts by brand if you’d find that helpful. Please note the recall landscape changes, so checking the latest CPSC notices is advisable.[8][3]