thousands-of-air-fryers-recalled-due-to-fire-risksThousands of air fryers recalled due to fire risks
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By Luis De Jesus

Sep 13, 2024, 4:42 PM EDT

More than 300,000 Insignia and Magic Chef air fryers have been recalled due to overheating issues that pose a significant risk of fire. This precautionary measure, according to media reports, was taken following several reports of incidents related to these appliances.

Which air fryer models are affected?

Affected Insignia air fryer models include the NS-AF34D2, NS-AF5DSS2, NS-AF5MSS2, NS-AF8DBD2, NS-AF10DBK2 and NS-AF10DSS series.

The Magic Chef models involved in this recall are MCAF56DB and MCAF88DB.

These models have been sold in various stores and online platforms, leading to wide distribution of the defective products.

This is what you need to do urgently

The main problem identified is the overheating of fryers, which can cause fires and put the safety of users at risk. To date, several incidents have been reported, although fortunately no serious injuries have been recorded.

The air fryers are from the Insignia and Magic Chef brands. Photo: Francisco Zeledon / Shutterstock

Authorities recommend that owners of these models stop using the fryers immediately and contact the manufacturers for more information on the return and refund process.

Consumers can visit the official Insignia and Magic Chef websites to check if their model is included in the recall and follow the instructions provided for replacement or refund.

Users concerned about withdrawal

The recall of these air fryers has raised concerns among consumers, who rely on these appliances to prepare meals quickly and healthily.

Insignia and Magic Chef brands have expressed their commitment to the safety of their customers and are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

This situation has also put other brands and appliance manufacturers on alert, who are reviewing their products to ensure that they comply with the necessary safety standards and avoid similar incidents in the future.

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