Newair is recalling about 11,750 Magic Chef Digital Air Fryer ovens because they can overheat during use. The recall includes model numbers MCAF56DB (black) and MCAF56DW (white), which measure about 13 by 15 by 14 inches. These units were sold online at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Target between July 2018 and September 2020. No injuries have been reported, but consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Newair for a refund in the form of store credit.
The air fryers can overheat while in operation, posing significant fire and burn hazards to consumers. While no incidents or injuries have been reported to date, the defect can lead to property damage or serious physical injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers and provide a picture of the rating label to the firm to receive instructions to disable the air fryer and receive a refund in the form of a newair.com credit. The credit amount will be $50 or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher. No receipt is needed to get the $50 credit. Consumers can also register to participate in the recall at https://www.newair.com/pages/recall-registration.
Magic Chef is printed on the top of the fryers and the rating label on the bottom has the brand name Magic Chef along with the model number.
Recalled Magic Chef Air Fryer Model MCAF56DB (black)
Rating Label on bottom of recalled Magic Chef Air Fryer MCAF56DB (black)
Recalled Magic Chef Air Fryer Model MCAF56DW (white)
Rating Label on bottom of recalled Magic Chef Air Fryer MCAF56DW (white)
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