Air Fryers Sold At Best Buy Recalled After Some Catch Fire, Shatter

ACROSS AMERICA — Over 187,000 air fryers sold at Best Buy stores nationwide have been recalled after federal regulators warned at least two dozen overheated, melted or experienced glass-shattering — including six that caught fire.

Best Buy recalled Insignia brand air fryers and air fryer ovens due to fire, burn and slashing hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

"The air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards," the agency said. "Additionally, the air fryer ovens can overheat and the glass on the door can shatter, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards."

No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The affected products were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com, www.eBay.com, and third-party sellers from November 2021 through November 2023 for between $32 and $180.

The recall includes the following air fryers: Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens, model numbers NS-AF34D2, NS-AF5DSS2, NS-AF5MSS2, NS-AF8DBD2, NS-AF10DBK2, and NS-AF10DSS2.

The products have cooking chamber capacities ranging from about 3.4-10 quarts. They also have plastic or plastic and stainless-steel bodies in black and stainless-steel finishes.

"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens," the product safety commission warned. Buyers can visit this website for instructions on how to submit photos of the recalled product, as well as the model number, purchase receipt, and destruction.

Consumers should not return the products to stores, but can still receive a refund check or store credit.