November 23, 2024

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2 million air fryers recalled due to fire and burn hazards

2 million air fryers recalled due to fire and burn hazards

Two million Kosori air fryers have been used He remembers Because of the fire and burn hazards, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission made the announcement in a news release Thursday.

About 250,000 air fryers have also been recalled in Canada and 21,000 air fryers in Mexico.

In accordance with the CPSC’s official announcement Kosori call siteThe wire connection in air fryers can cause overheating, which can create a fire and burn hazard.

To date, Kosuri has received 205 reports that its air fryers were “on fire, burning, melting, overheating, and smoking,” including “10 reports of minor and superficial burn injuries and 23 reports of minor property damage,” according to the CPSC.

Photo: Several models of Kosori air fryers have been recalled.

US CPSC

Several models of Kosori air fryers have been recalled.

Both the CPSC and Cosori advised consumers affected by the recall to immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Cosori for a free replacement or another Cosori product.

“All of our products are rigorously and routinely tested for consumer safety and fully comply with applicable industry standards,” Cosori states on their official recall website. “COSORI is committed to the safety of those who use and love our products, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.”

Air fryers, which range in price from $70 to $130, were sold at retailers nationwide from June 2018 through December 2022.

The recalled units have been sold at brick-and-mortar retailers including Best Buy, Target, and The Home Depot, as well as online retailers including Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Homegoods, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, QVC, and Walmart, among others.

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For more information about the recall, and to view a full list of affected products, visit reco.cosori.com.