Air Fryer Recalls: The Models Affected and How to Check Yours
Several widely sold air fryers have been recalled in the US since 2022 for overheating, fire and burn hazards. The main recalls, and how to check your model in two minutes.
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Air fryers have become a kitchen staple, and several widely sold models have been recalled since 2022 because they can overheat, catch fire or cause burns. This is a plain-English summary of the main recalls announced through the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and how to check whether the one on your counter is affected.
If your model is listed
Stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. Recalls apply to specific model numbers, so check yours against the notice before you do anything else.
Key takeaways
- About 2 million Cosori air fryers were recalled in February 2023 over a wire connection that can overheat
- Best Buy recalled about 635,000 Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens in 2022, and more models in 2024
- About 319,000 PowerXL dual-basket air fryers were recalled over a connector that can break
- The model number is on the label underneath the appliance
- A recall covers named models, not everything a brand makes
The main air fryer recalls
| Brand | Announced | Units (US) | Reported hazard | Remedy offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosori (Atekcity) | February 23, 2023 | About 2 million | A wire connection can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards | Free replacement |
| Insignia (Best Buy) | April 2022 | About 635,000 | Units can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards | Refund |
| Insignia (Best Buy) | 2024 | Six models | Overheating can melt or break handles; glass doors on oven models can shatter | See notice |
| PowerXL Dual Basket (Empower Brands) | December 14, 2023 | About 319,000 | The plastic connector joining the two baskets can break, posing a burn hazard | Refund |
| Magic Chef (Newair) | October 13, 2022 | About 11,750 | Units can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards | Credit of $50 or the purchase price, whichever is higher |
| Secura | 2023 | About 6,400 | A wire connection can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards | Refund or replacement |
Figures and remedies are taken from the CPSC notices linked under Sources. We have not been able to confirm which remedy programmes are still open, so check the notice or contact the company.
What the incident reports say
These numbers come from the companies' reports to the CPSC at the time each recall was announced.
Cosori, 2023
The company had received 205 reports of air fryers catching fire, burning, melting, overheating or smoking, including 10 reports of minor burn injuries and 23 of minor property damage. The recall covers 3.7 and 5.8 quart models with model numbers including CP158-AF, CO158-AF, CP137-AF and CP258-AF.
Source: CPSC recall 23-130
Insignia, 2022
Best Buy had received 68 reports from US consumers, and 36 from Canada, of units catching fire, burning or melting.
Source: CPSC: Best Buy recall, 2022
Insignia, 2024
The second recall covers six models sold from November 2021 to November 2023. Best Buy reported 24 incidents of overheating, melting or glass shattering, including six fires, with no injuries reported.
Source: CPSC recall 24-159
PowerXL Dual Basket, 2023
This recall is about a part breaking, not overheating. The company received 41 reports of the connector breaking, including three reports of burns.
Source: CPSC: Empower Brands recall
Secura, 2023
Covers models SAF-53D and SAF-53. The firm had nine reports of fires, burning and smoking, with no injuries reported.
Source: CPSC: Secura recall
How to check your air fryer
- Unplug it, let it cool and turn it over. The model number is printed on the rating label underneath, and usually in the manual.
- Find the notice for your brand on the CPSC website and compare the model number, and the sale dates where given.
- If it matches, stop using the appliance and follow the steps in the notice. For the Cosori recall, for example, owners register online and send photographs of the unit with its cord cut, and no receipt is needed.
Our step-by-step guide to checking whether a product has been recalled covers other appliances too.
Keeping this in proportion
A recall is not a verdict on every product a company sells. Each of these notices applies to named models, and other models from the same brands are not affected. It is also worth remembering that the incident counts above are small next to the number of units recalled. The point of checking is not to panic, it is to make sure the one appliance that sits hot and unattended on your worktop is not on a list.
If you are buying an air fryer now
- Search the exact model number on the CPSC site before you buy, especially second-hand or from a clearance listing.
- Register the product with the manufacturer so you are contacted directly if there is a recall.
- Read the recent critical reviews for mentions of smoke, melting plastic or burning smells. Our guide to reading negative reviews shows how to spot a pattern.
- Follow the manual’s instructions on leaving clear space around the appliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which air fryers have been recalled?
The largest US recall covered about 2 million Cosori air fryers in February 2023. Others include Insignia models sold by Best Buy in 2022 and 2024, PowerXL dual-basket models in December 2023, and smaller recalls of Magic Chef and Secura models.
How do I know if my air fryer is recalled?
Check the model number on the label underneath the appliance against the official notice on the CPSC website. Recalls apply to specific models, not whole brands.
Do I need a receipt to get a replacement or refund?
Often not. The Cosori recall, for example, did not require a receipt. Check the notice for your model.
Are air fryers unsafe?
The recalls concern specific models with identified faults. They do not show that air fryers in general are unsafe, but they are a good reason to check your model number and to register a new appliance.
Sources
- CPSC: Two Million COSORI Air Fryers Recalled by Atekcity (February 2023)
- CPSC: Best Buy Recalls Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens (2022)
- CPSC: Best Buy Recalls Insignia Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens (2024)
- CPSC: Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Dual Basket Air Fryers
- CPSC: Newair Recalls Magic Chef Air Fryers
- CPSC: Secura Recalls Air Fryers
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