CPSC recall 24-051, announced December 14, 2023, covers Empower Brands PowerXL™ DUAF-10 and DUAF-005 Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryers (about 319,000 units). The plastic U-Channel connector used to optionally combine the two food baskets inside of the air fryers can break during use, posing a burn hazard. The notice cites 41 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dual basket air fryers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 866-704-9370, or go to www.prodprotect.com/recall/duaf.
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The product has a silver label on the front that says "PowerXL".
Which products are included?
This recall involves two models of the PowerXL dual-basket air fryer. The egg-shaped air fryers have two baskets that can be used separately or optionally combined into one large single basket. The recalled air fryers were sold in black or cinnamon colors. 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 product has a silver label on the front that says "PowerXL". There is a white label on the bottom of each unit or on the unit's power cord that lists the model number.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic U-Channel connector used to optionally combine the two food baskets inside of the air fryers can break during use, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 41 reports of the product breaking during use, including three reports of burns.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dual basket air fryers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Empower Brands
- Product type
- Air fryers
- Recall number
- 24-051
- Units
- About 319,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target, Walmart, Kohls and other stores nationwide and online at www.target.com, www.walmart.com, www.kohls.com and other websites from August 2021 through October 2023 for between $60 and $190, depending on the model.
- Importer
- Empower Brands, LLC of Middleton, Wisconsin
Recall contact information
Empower Brands toll-free at 866-704-9370 from 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/duaf or https://powerxlproducts.com and click on "Important Safety Recall Notice" for more information.
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