Best Buy has recalled about 772,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens sold in the United States and Canada after more than 100 incidents in which the products caught fire, burned, or melted, causing at least one injury.
According to a CBS News report, the company has heard from 68 U.S. residents and 36 Canadians complaining of Insignia air fryers and ovens overheating. In one case, the product caused an injury to a child. The complaints include several different models, all made by Insignia.
Recalled Air Fryers
The retailer disclosed to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that the reports include two injuries, including one involving a child who suffered leg injuries, and seven involving property damage. Consumers are asked to stop using the recalled air fryers and air fryer ovens and return them to Best Buy for a refund in store credit to be used at Best Buy.
Customers will get a $50 store credit or the amount on the purchase receipt if that is higher. You don’t need a receipt to receive the $50 credit. The recall involves the Insignia Digital, Analog, and Air Fryer Ovens.
The brand name is on the top or front of each unit, and a rating label identifying the brand and model number is on the underside. The recalled products were manufactured in China and imported by Minnesota-based Best Buy.
They were sold at Best Buy stores and online from November 2018 through February 2022 for between $30 and $150.
Protecting Your Rights
If you think you have one of these appliances, check CPSC’s website or Recalls.gov to see if it’s been recalled. Consumer Reports also does a roundup of the biggest home and appliance recalls each year.
You can also protect yourself by registering new products so the manufacturer can contact you directly if they are recalled.
If a defective home appliance has injured you or a loved one, you may be able to file a product defect lawsuit against the manufacturer. You may be able to seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost income, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. An experienced product defect lawyer can provide you with more information about pursuing your legal rights.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/best-buy-recall-air-fryer-ovens-fires/
