Gourmia recalls digital air fryer ovens over faulty doors, burn risk

Gourmia recall overview:

• Who: Gourmia is recalling approximately 175,951 of its 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens.
• Why: The oven doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing a burn hazard.
• Where: The Gourmia recall is effective across the United States.

Gourmia is recalling nearly 176,000 of its 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens due to a defect that poses a burn risk to users. 

The recall, issued on Nov. 5, affects the Gourmia Stainless Steel 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens, specifically model number GTF7530 with UPC 810002862779. These ovens, featuring two spring-loaded glass front French doors, were sold at Target stores nationwide and online from October 2021 through June 2026 for about $150. 

The issue arises when the oven doors unexpectedly close, potentially causing burns to consumers retrieving hot food. According to the recall notice, “The oven’s doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing a burn hazard to consumers retrieving hot food.”

The recall notice highlights that Gourmia has received 57 reports of the oven doors unexpectedly closing, with 40 incidents resulting in burns to consumers’ hands or wrists.

The ovens were manufactured in China and imported by The Steelstone Group LLC, doing business as Gourmia, based in Brooklyn, New York. 

Consumers can request a repair kit for Gourmia air fryers

The Gourmia recall notice advises consumers to discontinue use of the affected air fryer ovens immediately. The company is offering a free repair kit by mail to rectify the issue, which includes an added doorstop to prevent the doors from closing unexpectedly. 

For more information about the air fryer recall, consumers can contact Gourmia toll-free at 888-834-0092, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can also visit Gourmia’s recall website.

Gourmia reports 40 burn injuries related to the recall. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions monitors recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

Meanwhile, Electrolux is facing a class action lawsuit over recalled Frigidaire-branded gas ranges that allegedly continue to pose a burn hazard to consumers.

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