Two million Kosori air fryers recalled due to fire risks

New York (CNN) Nearly two million Kosori air fryers have been recalled because they pose a potential fire hazard.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that consumers should “immediately stop” using a recalled air fryer and contact Kozuri for a free replacement. The company established a own site For customers to replace their air fryers with new ones.

The agency said it had received 205 reports of air fryer incidents “on fire, burning, melting, overheating, and smoking.” This number includes 10 reports of “minor and superficial burn injuries” and 23 reports of property damage.

kosori He said in a statement that after a “thorough investigation, we have determined that in extremely rare cases, enclosed crimp connections within pulled air fryers, responsible for creating electrical connections between certain wires, can cause overheating, and cause a fire and burn hazard.” .”

“Cosori is committed to the safety of those who use and love our products, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience,” she added.

Air fryers, which range in price from $70 to $130, were sold between June 2018 through December 2022 at a number of retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Target. The frying pans are 3.7 and 5.8 quarts in size and are sold in black, gray, white, blue or red.

The model numbers, located on the bottom of the air fryer, are CP158-AF, CP158-AF-R19, CP158-AF-RXW, CP158-AF-RXR, CAF-P581-BUSR, CAF-P581-AUSR, CAF-P581- RUSR, CP137-AF, CP137-AF-RXB, CP137-AF-RXR, CP137-AF-RXW, CS158-AF, CS158-AF-RXB, CS158-AF-R19, CAF-P581S-BUSR, CAF- P581S- RUSR, CAF-P581S-AUSR, CO137-AF, CO158-AF, CO158-AF-RXB, CP258-AF.

All models have the Cosori logo on the front.