WASHINGTON—Best Buy has recalled over 187,000 Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens due to the units having the potential to overheat and catch fire. The recall impacts the following models: NS-AF34D2, NS-AF5DSS2, NS-AF5MSS2, NS-AF8DBD2, NS-AF10DBK2, and NS-AF10DSS2.
According to the recall, the air fryers and ovens have cooking chamber capacities ranging from about 3.4 to 10 quart, and are 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 company has received 24 reports of overheating/melting or glass shattering, including six reports of the air fryers catching on fire. No injuries or property damage has been reported, but the company is offering refunds to customers as a measure of safety.
Customers who have purchased one of the recalled units are advised to stop using it immediately and to visit https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer for instructions on how to submit photos of the recalled unit(s), the model number, purchase receipt, and on the destruction of the unit. Customers can receive a refund in the form of a refund check or a Best Buy store credit.
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
