CPSC2024-03-14

Best Buy Recalls Insignia® Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards

Best Buy Purchasing LLC, of Richfield, Minnesota
Hazard

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.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens and visit https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer for instructions on how to submit photos of the recalled unit(s), the model number, purchase receipt, and on the destruction of the unit. Consumers can receive a refund in the form of a refund check or a Best Buy store credit. A consumer will receive the amount on the purchase receipt, or they will receive the average sales price for the model if no receipt is provided. Consumers should not return the recalled air fryers or air fryer ovens to Best Buy stores. Best Buy has contacted all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com, www.eBay.com, and third-party sellers from November 2021 through November 2023 for between $32 and $180.
Affected count
About 187,400 (In addition, about 99,900 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 24 reports of overheating/melting or glass shattering, including six reports of air fryers catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens
Consumer contact
Best Buy at 800-566-7498 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or register online at https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer to receive a refund. Consumers can also go online at http://www.bestbuy.com/product/recalls or www.bestbuy.com and click on "Product Recalls" located under the "Order and Purchase" column located at the bottom of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Best-Buy-Recalls-Insignia-Air Fryers-and-Air-Fryer-Ovens-Due-to-Fire-Burn-and-Laceration-Hazards

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