Please Check Your Air Fryer, Because 2 Million Were Just Recalled

Your air fryer is a very useful tool. Designed with the speed of a microwave and the intense heat of an oven in mind, this portable countertop appliance has a home in kitchens all across the United States. But while the air fryer is no doubt very useful, it's important to remember that it is still an appliance and should be treated with safety in mind, as misuse of it can lead to severe injury or worse.

It has been reported that leaving an air fryer plugged in all the time can lead to the device sparking and catching fire. If an air fryer is faulty or doesn't undergo regular cleanings and basic maintenance, this helpful kitchen tool can become something incredibly dangerous, either catching fire from a build-up of grease or, in some cases, being so badly damaged as to actually melt. If an air fryer isn't given proper ventilation, the intense heat it gives off could not only damage the machine but your kitchen as well. Certain foods should also be avoided to prevent any damage to the basket

The very fickle nature of an air fryer means that, when a recall or alert is put out, it's incredibly important to inspect your air fryer and ensure it is still perfectly safe to use. This is the case for over two million Cosori-brand air fryers, which are now the targets of a mass recall regarding an uptick in fires, injuries, and other incidents regarding these devices.

Cosori has recently announced that a recall of over two million of its air fryers is underway in the countries of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. At the time of this writing, roughly 21 different models of Cosori air fryers have been named in Cosori's recall statement following the discovery of an electrical defect, the majority of which are different versions of the 3.7 Quart fryer, the 5.8 Quart fryer, and the Smart 5.8 Quart fryer. 

Cosori reports that this defect involves the closed-end crimp connectors (which establish electrical connections between wires) can overheat and catch fire (although Cosori says that this is under "extremely rare circumstances.") Cosori also lists the serial numbers of the affected models, which can be usually be found at the bottom of the device. If your air fryer's serial number matches any of the recalled numbers, Cosori recommends sending the product back and receiving a replacement model for free. A full list of the recalled appliances is listed on the Cosori website.