- Popular air fryer ovens sold at Target are being recalled nationwide, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
- The oven doors may unexpectedly close and potentially cause serious burn injuries.
- Here’s how to tell if yours is affected and what to do if you have one.
Air fryers (and their close cousin, the air fryer/toaster oven combo) have quickly become a kitchen essential for getting quick and easy meals on the table. But if you recently purchased yours from a Target store or website, you may want to double-check the label before cooking up your next creation. About 175,951 Gourmia air fryer ovens have just been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Per the CPSC’s announcement, the recall was initiated on November 5 because “the oven’s doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing a burn hazard to consumers retrieving hot food.” As of right now, there have already been 57 consumer reports of the doors closing unexpectedly while taking out food, resulting in 40 burn injuries to people’s hands or wrists associated with the recall.
Here’s what you need to know.
Which products are included in the recall?
The recall ...