Own one of these air fryers? They are being recalled

Best Buy is recalling more than 187,400 Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens due to an overheating issue.

According to a March 14 recall announcement posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website, the air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards. The air fryer ovens can overheat and the glass on the door can shatter, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards.

This recall involves Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens, model numbers NS-AF34D2, NS-AF5DSS2, NS-AF5MSS2, NS-AF8DBD2, NS-AF10DBK2, and NS-AF10DSS2. The brand name INSIGNIA is on the top or front of each unit.

The devices were 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.

Consumers who own the recalled air fryers and air fryer ovens should immediately stop using the devices. Consumers should not return the recalled air fryers or air fryer ovens to Best Buy stores. Instead, consumers should visit https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer for instructions on how to submit photos of the recalled units, the model number, and the purchase receipt. Best Buy has contacted all known purchasers directly.

Consumers can receive a refund in the form of a refund check or a Best Buy store credit. A consumer will receive the amount on the purchase receipt, or they will receive the average sales price for the model if no receipt is provided.