Best Buy has recalled about 635,000 Insignia Digital Air Fryers, Analog Air Fryers, and Digital Air Fryer Ovens because they can overheat, causing the units to catch fire, burn, or melt. There have been 68 reports in the U.S. and 36 reports in Canada of the products failing, resulting in seven cases of minor property damage and two reported injuries, including an injury to a child's leg. The recalled units were sold in black and stainless-steel finishes with cooking capacities ranging from 3.4 to 10 quarts. Best Buy is providing a refund in the form of a store credit for use at Best Buy stores or online.
The air fryers and air fryer ovens can overheat during use, posing significant fire and burn hazards. This defect has already resulted in over 100 reports of units catching fire or melting, leading to property damage and physical injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers and air fryer ovens and return the product to Best Buy for a refund in the form of a credit for use at Best Buy stores or Bestbuy.com. Best Buy is contacting all known purchasers directly to arrange returns and providing pre-paid shipping boxes and labels and return instructions. Consumers will receive a credit of $50 or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher. Consumers do not need a purchase receipt to get the $50 credit.
The brand name INSIGNIA is on the top or front. A rating label on the underside identifies the brand and model number.
Recalled Insignia - 3.4qt Analog Air Fryer - Black NS-AF32MBK9
Recalled Insignia - 3.4qt Digital Air Fryer - Black NS-AF32DBK9
Recalled Insignia - Analog Air Fryer - Family Size – Black NS-AF50MBK9
Recalled Insignia - Digital Air Fryer - Family Size - Black NS-AF55DBK9
Recalled Insignia - 5-qt. Analog Air Fryer - Stainless Steel NS-AF53MSS0
Recalled Insignia - 5-qt. Digital Air Fryer - Stainless Steel NS-AF53DSS0
Recalled Insignia - 10 Qt. Digital Air Fryer Oven - Black NS-AFO6DBK1
Recalled Insignia - 10 Qt. Digital Air Fryer Oven - Stainless Steel NS-AFO6DSS1
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response