Household accidents | Air fryer accidents occur frequently. Six brands of air fryers need to be recalled, involving more than 3 million units, which may cause fire risks[with safety tips]| Hong Kong Life

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According to USA Today, air fryers have become very popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people were forced to stay home and cook due to the lockdown. However, according to the local Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 3 million air fryers of different brands need to be recalled due to fires and burn accidents. The report reviewed 259 accident reports, and about 1/5 of them involved injuries. The injured required first aid or went to the emergency room. Fortunately, there were no reports of deaths.

More than 3 million air fryers recalled

Best Buy recalled more than 250,000 Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens in North America in the middle of last month after 24 reports of fires, burning, melting and broken glass. This time, Insignia models purchased between November 2021 and November 2023 are recalled. This is not the first time Best Buy has removed Insignia air fryers from the shelves. In April 2022, nearly 700,000 units have been recalled. In February last year, about 2 million Cosori air fryers were recalled due to wiring errors and the air fryers caught fire, burned, melted, overheated and smoked, with some consumers reporting minor burns and property damage. The recycled product models are as follows:

7 brands of air fryers that need to be recalled:

Insignia: The air fryer may overheat, causing the handle to be damaged or dissolved, which may cause fire and fire.
Empower Brands: Parts used to connect two cooking pots may be damaged, posing a risk of fire
Secura: Air fryer cable may overheat, causing fire
Cosori: Air fryer cable may overheat, causing fire
Magic Chef: Air fryer body may overheat, causing fire
Insignia: The inside and outside of the air fryer may overheat, causing a fire

Last February, a consumer from Costa Mesa, California, reported that his home’s smoke sensor would light up every time he used his Cosori Pro air fryer. Another consumer, a 53-year-old from East Palo Alto, California, reported that when he was heating tortillas in a Crux air fryer he purchased a week ago, smoke started coming from underneath the device. “It caught fire in my kitchen and burned down the whole thing.” Apartment, I lost everything”. In addition, there have been complaints of cuts while handling or cleaning air fryers. A woman who purchased an Instant Vortex Plus air fryer said, “When I was cleaning the inside of the top edge of the oven, my finger came across a very sharp of metal, it cut my finger open and gave me 5 stitches on my right index finger. I think this is a dangerous design flaw, not just a machine flaw.”

5 safety tips for using an air fryer

The report puts forward 5 safety tips for using an air fryer:

• Follow the cooking time and temperature limits recommended in the instructions to prevent overheating
• Do not leave the air fryer plugged in when not in use to avoid fire hazards, and do not leave the appliance unattended while cooking.
• Avoid cooking sprays that contain propellants
• Regularly check cords and plugs for signs of damage and make sure the air fryer is plugged into a stable outlet
• If your air fryer is recycled, you should stop using it immediately and check the complete recycling information on the cpsc.gov website to see if you are eligible for a refund or replacement.

12 air fryer modelsConsumer Councilscore

The Hong Kong Consumer Council earlier tested 12 air fryer models, with prices ranging from NT$298 to NT$2,080. The overall score ranged from 3.5 to 4.5. The test items were the safety of the air fryer, including temperature rise and insulation distance. , grounding measures, structure and marking instructions, etc.

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