Current:Home > ScamsRecall issued for Insignia air fryers from Best Buy due to 'fire, burn, laceration' concerns -Achieve Wealth Network
Recall issued for Insignia air fryers from Best Buy due to 'fire, burn, laceration' concerns
View
Date:2025-04-26 09:35:14
Best Buy customers who bought an Insignia air fryer should unplug them and "immediately stop using them," the company said after issuing a recall of the machines.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the air fryers Thursday citing "fire, burn and laceration hazards."
"The air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards," the commission said. "Additionally, the air fryer ovens can overheat and the glass on the door can shatter, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards."
To remedy the issue, the customers will be refunded in the form of a refund check or a Best Buy store credit, according to the commission.
Eligible air fryers were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide and online at Best Buy's website, eBay and third-party sellers from November 2021 through November 2023 for between $32 and $180, the commission said.
About 187,400 units were sold, the commission said. In addition, about 99,900 were sold in Canada, the commission added.
Ford recalls:Expedition, Transit, Lincoln Navigator cars recalled
How to receive a refund for Insignia air fryers
Customers who bought the air fryer will have to submit photos of the recalled unit(s), the model number, the purchase receipt, and possible destruction of the unit, the commission said.
Model numbers should either be
- NS-AF34D2
- NS-AF5DSS2
- NS-AF5MSS2
- NS-AF8DBD2
- NS-AF10DBK2
- NS-AF10DSS2
The brand name "Insignia" is on the top or front of each unit. A product rating label on the underside of each unit identifies the brand "insignia" and the model number.
Anyone who needs examples of how to submit the photos can visit the commission's self-service portal.
If an eligible customer does receive a refund it will be for the amount on the purchase receipt, or they will be given back the average sales price for the model if no receipt is provided, according to the commission.
Customers shouldn't return the recalled air fryers or air fryer ovens to Best Buy stores, the commission said. Best Buy should have contacted all known buyers of the devices directly.
How many people were injured by Insignia air fryers
So far, the commission 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 despite the malfunctions, the commission said.
Customers who purchase a replacement air fryer should not leave their appliance plugged in when not in use to avoid air fryer fires, according to Consumer Notice. They should also ensure not to touch the air fryer while it’s working unless they are wearing oven-safe mitts or a silicone glove, the consumer advocacy organization said.
Avoiding cooking sprays with propellants, and instead using an oil spray or pump with a high-flash-point oil is recommended, Consumer Notice said.
Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected]
veryGood! (5582)
Related
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- MBA 5: Tech and the innovator's dilemma
- You Need to Hear Johnny Bananas' Pitch for a Reality Dating Show With CT Tamburello
- It's Book Lovers Day 2023! Celebrate the joy of reading with top products for bookworms
- Sam Taylor
- Lahaina, Hawaii, residents share harrowing escape from devastating wildfires: 'Everything is gone'
- 'I put my foot in my mouth': Commanders coach Ron Rivera walks back comments on Eric Bieniemy
- At least 27 migrants found dead in the desert near Tunisian border, Libyan government says
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Sacramento Republic FC signs 13-year-old, becomes youngest US professional athlete ever
Ranking
- The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
- 15-year-old Texas boy riding bike hit and killed by driver on 1st day of school
- Target adding Starbucks to its curbside delivery feature at 1,700 US stores: How to order
- As U.S. swelters under extreme heat, how will the temperatures affect students?
- Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
- Botched's Terry Dubrow Says Wife Heather Saved His Life During Medical Emergency
- Lahaina Is ‘like a war zone,’ Maui evacuees say
- Mega Millions winner? The best way to take your payout if you're worried about taxes.
Recommendation
Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex
Former NYPD inspector pleads guilty to obstructing probe of NYC mayor’s failed presidential bid
Barbie-approved outdoor gear for traveling between worlds
Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine and $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says
Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
Illinois Gov. Pritzker unveils butter cow and the state fair’s theme: ‘Harvest the Fun’
Louisiana race for governor intensifies, but the GOP front-runner brushes off criticism
Colorado County Agrees to Pay $2.5 Million in Jail Abuse Settlement After Inmate Removes His Own Eyeballs