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There have been 41 reports of the air fryer breaking during use, and three reports of burns
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Check your counters! One of America's favorite kitchen gadgets is facing a massive voluntary recall after the brand said that the gadget posed a burn hazard to consumers.
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Empower Brands is voluntarily recalling two models of the PowerXL dual-basket air fryer.
According to the recall, there have been 41 reports of the product breaking during use, including three reports of burns.
The recalls said that the plastic connector used to combine the two food baskets can break and pose a burn hazard.
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The company has received 41 reports of the product breaking while in use, including three burn reports. (Empower Brands via the Consumer Product Safety Commission / Fox News)
The recall applies to air fryers labeled: PowerXL Dual-Basket Air Fryer models DUAF-10 and the DUAF-005.
The 10-quart DUAF-10 model is about 17 inches long by 16 inches wide by 12 1/2 inches tall, and weighs about 14 1/2 pounds.
The 9-quart DUAF-005 model is about 14 inches long by 13 inches wide by 15 inches tall, and weighs about 14 pounds.
The fryer has a silver label on the front that says "PowerXL." (Empower Brands via the Consumer Product Safety Commission / Fox News)
Both models of the fryers have a silver label on the front that says "PowerXL."
Consumers can find a model number on the bottom of each unit or the unit’s power cord.
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The recalled air fryers were sold in black or cinnamon colors between August 2021 through Octover 2023, retailing for between $60 and $190, depending on the model.
Empower Brands is recalling two models of the Power XL Vortex dual-basket air fryer, DUAF-005, left, and DUAF-10, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (Empower Brands via the Consumer Product Safety Commission / Fox News)
The popular brand was found in stores and online at retailers like Walmart, Target, Kohl's and Amazon.com.
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The CPSC said that consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.
Empower Brands, based in Middleton, Wisconsin, can be called toll-free at 866-704-9370, or reached online at prodprotect.com/recall/duaf
Empower Brands did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
