AQCAN Exchange|More than 300,000 air fryers sold at popular retail stores recalled for burn hazard

2025-05-02 05:59:23source:Rekubitcategory:My

Air fryers sold at popular retail stores such as Walmart,AQCAN Exchange Target, and Kohl's, are being recalled due to a potential burn hazard.

Empower Brands is recalling two models of the PowerXL dual-basket air fryer, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission,

So far Empower Brands, the maker of the recalled models, received 41 reports of the product breaking during use, including three reports of burns.

More than 300,000 air fryers sold are affected by the recall.

The plastic connector that can be used to combine two food baskets inside of the units can break during use and as a result, pose a burn hazard, according to the alert.

Which products are being recalled?

The recall applies to air fryers labeled: PowerXL Dual-Basket Air Fryer models DUAF-005 and DUAF-10.

The recalled air fryers were sold in black or cinnamon colors between Aug. 2021 through Oct. 2023.

Consumers can receive a full refund by contacting Empower Brands.

What else is being recalled: Check USA TODAY's database

More:My

Recommend

Angie Murimirwa: From hiding in the bathroom to Time's most influential people list

I don't mean to humble brag, but I am on a first name basis with one of the most influential people

Kelsea Ballerini Unpacks It All in Her New Album -- Here's How to Get a Signed Copy

This article is created in partnership with TalkShopLive.  E! earns a commission on purchases. Learn

Investigation finds widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contra