Nearly 100K air fryers sold in Canada recalled for fire hazard and breaking glass

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A recall notice for Insignia brand air fryers is warning customers that certain models of the appliance are at risk for overheating causing handles...

A recall notice for Insignia brand air fryers is warning customers that certain models of the appliance are at risk for overheating causing handles to melt or break and posing a potential fire and burn hazard.Health Canada says that in addition to the overheating and melting risk, the air fryer ovens are also at risk of the glass on its doors breaking, posing a"potential fire, burn, or laceration hazard.

In the US, there have been 24 reports of overheating/ melting or glass shattering, as well as six reports of air fryers catching fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

 

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