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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: May 10, 2018
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Summary

ALDI is recalling approximately 35,000 Ambiano mini deep fryers because the heating element can overheat. There have been three reports of these units catching on fire, causing minor property damage. These deep fryers were sold in brushed stainless steel and red colors at ALDI stores nationwide between February 2018 and March 2018. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and return them to an ALDI store for a full refund.

Risk

The heating element in these units can malfunction and reach dangerously high temperatures. This pose a serious fire and burn hazard to consumers, as evidenced by three reports of the appliances catching on fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Ambiano mini deep fryer and unplug it from the wall outlet.
  2. Check the bottom of your unit for the silver rating label to confirm if your barcode matches the affected models: 20072483 for the Stainless Steel model or 20072490 for the Red model.
  3. Verify the unit has 'Ambiano' printed on the front and measures approximately 9.45 inches wide, 10.43 inches high, and 8.23 inches deep.
  4. Return the recalled deep fryer to any ALDI store for a full refund of the purchase price.
  5. For more information, contact ALDI at 800-366-9967 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.aldi.us and click on 'Product Recalls'.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled deep fryers and return it to their local ALDI store for a full refund.

Contact: ALDI at 800-366-9967 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.aldi.us and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer (Brushed Stainless Steel)
UPC Codes:
20072483
Date Ranges: Sold between February 2018 and March 2018
Product: Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer (Red)
UPC Codes:
20072490
Date Ranges: Sold between February 2018 and March 2018

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18152
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Guangzhou Linkco Electrical Industries Limited, of China
Sold By: ALDI stores nationwide from February 2018 through March 2018 for about $15.
Distributor: ALDI Inc., of Batavia, Ill.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 35,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: ALDI Inc., of Batavia, Ill.
Contact: ALDI at 800-366-9967 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.aldi.us and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Agency Last Updated: May 10, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response