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PowerXL Air Fryer Lawsuit

PowerXL Air Fryer Lawsuit

About 319,000 PowerXL Dual-Basket Air Fryers were recalled after 3 people were burned when the connector broke between the two baskets.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting PowerXL Air Fryer induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or burned by a PowerXL Air Fryer, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

UPDATE: Apartment Fire Linked to PowerXL Air Fryer

In May 2024, firefighters in Massachusetts blamed an apartment fire on a recalled PowerXL Air Fryer that was “linked to numerous safety recalls,” officials said. The resident called the fire department after the air fryer began pouring out smoke uncontrollably. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it spread to the kitchen cabinets.

PowerXL Air Fryers Recalled for Fire & Burn Hazards

In December 2023, about 319,000 PowerXL Dual-Basket Air Fryers were recalled due to a burn hazard. These air fryers were sold at stores like Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, and more since 2021.

What Is the Problem?

The PowerXL Dual-Basket Air Fryers have two baskets that can be used separately or optionally combined into one larger single basket. Between these two baskets is a plastic U-shaped connector. The problems is that this connector can break, posing a burn hazard.

How Many People Were Injured?

There were 41 reports of the PowerXL Air Fryer breaking during use, including 3 reports of people who suffered burn injuries.

Where Were They Sold?

The recalled PowerXL Air Fryers were sold from August 2021 through October 2023 at Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, other stores and online.

The recall only involves dual-basket air fryers with model numbers DUAF-10 Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryer (10-qt.) and DUAF-005 Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryer (9 qt).

What Should I Do?

Empower Brands is asking customers to immediately stop using the recalled air fryers, cut the cord, and take a photo to get a refund.

For more information on how to register for a refund, visit the recall website at https://recall.prodprotect.com/dualbasket. You can register for a full refund of the average price, which is $97.93 for DUAF-005 or $117.80 for DUAF-10.

Do I have a PowerXL Air Fryer Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting PowerXL Air Fryer induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or burned by a PowerXL Air Fryer, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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