Thousands of air fryers sold at Walmart, Target recalled over burn risk

• The PowerXL dual-basket air fryer models were available in black and cinnamon colors at the three retailers, as well as other stores.
• The products were sold online and in stores from August 2021 through October 2023, for between $60 and $190, the agency said.
• The recalled models are the PowerXL™ DUAF-10 and DUAF-005 Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryers.

What they found: "The plastic U-Channel connector used to optionally combine the two food baskets inside of the air fryers can break during use, posing a burn hazard," the agency said.

• The company has received 41 reports of the product breaking while in use, including three burn reports.

The bottom line: "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dual basket air fryers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund," the agency said.

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