2 million Cosori air fryers are being recalled – do you have one?
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Two million Cosori air fryers are being recalled due to safety concerns. The company is voluntarily recalling and replacing certain air fryer models after an investigation found that the closed crimp connectors in the recalled air fryers — responsible for making electrical connections between certain wires — could pose an increased risk of fire and fire hazard.
Cosori makes some of the best air fryers and as a result is one of the leading air fryer brands in the US, so there are many of these models on the market. In collaboration with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada and Mexico Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (Profeco), Cosori has announced a consumer notice. Here are the air fryer affected and what to do if you have one.
Which Cosori airfryer is it?
The affected models were sold between June 2018 and December 2022 for between $70 and $130. They were sold at Best Buy, Target, and The Home Depot stores across the country, along with popular online resellers such as Amazon (opens in new tab), from Lowe (opens in new tab) And walmart (opens in new tab).
The units are 3.7 qt and 5.8 qt and were sold in black, gray, white, blue and red.
3.7qt models
- CP137-AF-RXB
- CP137-AF-RXR
- CP137-AF-RXW
- CO137-AF
5.8qt models
- CP158-AF-R19
- CP158-AF-RXW
- CP158-AF-RXR
- CAF-P581-BUSR
- CAF-P581-AUSR
- CAF-P581-RUSR
- CO158-AF
Smart 5.8qt models
- CS158 AF
- CS158-AF-RXB
- CS158-AF-R19
- CAF-P581S-BUSR
- CAF-P581S-RUSR
- CAF-P581S-AUSR
Other models
- CP137-AF
- CP158-AF
- CO158-AF-RXB
- CP258-AF
This way you can check which Cosori hot air fryer you have
To find out if you have an airfryer subject to a recall, look up the model number and batch number (B/N) on your product. You can find this on the bottom of your device.
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What to do if you have a Cosori hot air fryer on a recall?
If your Cosori air fryer is one of the above, you should stop using it immediately.
You need the retrieve registration form (opens in new tab) by entering your model and B/N and uploading three images to email to CosoriRecall@Sedgwick.com, or go to cosori.com and click on “Important Voluntary Recall”. More information’ banner at the bottom of the page for more information. You can go directly to that page by clicking here. (opens in new tab)
Cosori offers all affected customers a replacement airfryer free of charge. Even if the air fryer is not in working order or if you do not have the original receipt, you can still claim a replacement. And if you don’t want a replacement airfryer, you can choose from a selection of other Cosori products, including a kettle, toaster or pressure cooker, depending on your airfryer model.
You can check the status of your replacement Sign in (opens in new tab) with your registered email address and registration number. If you have additional questions, you may contact the toll-free recall helpline at 888-216-5974 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.
Does this mean that not all Cosori hot air fryers are safe?
Do not worry; you can still bake french fries in an air fryer, French toast in an air fryer, and even fudgy brownies in an air fryer in a Cosori air fryer as long as it’s not compromised. Here’s what Cosori has to say about issuing this recall:
“The health and safety of COSORI users is our top priority. All of our products are rigorously and routinely tested for consumer safety and fully comply with established industry standards. COSORI is committed to the safety of those who use and love our products, and our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.”