Key Takeaways
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Gourmia recalled 175,951 air fryers due to a burn hazard from doors closing unexpectedly.
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Stop using affected models and contact Gourmia for a free repair kit with a doorstop and instructions.
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The recall follows 40 burn injuries; cool minor burns with water and seek care for severe cases.
On November 5, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on approximately 175,951 Gourmia air fryer ovens. This is due to the oven door’s unexpectedly closing when bumped, which poses a burn hazard to consumers retrieving hot food.
The specific product is Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The model number and additional affected codes 3021 to 0126 can be found on the back of the impacted ovens. This product was sold at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from October 2021 to June 2026.
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For those who believe they have the recalled air fryer, stop using it immediately and contact Gourmia for a free repair kit by mail. The repair kit will include an added doorstop and instructions on how to install.
At this moment, Gourmia has received 57 reports of the oven doors closing unexpectedly when retrieving food, resulting in 40 incidents of burns to consumers’ hands or wrists.
To treat a minor burn, it’s best to cool the area with running tap water for about 10 to 15 minutes until the pain eases. Once cooled, you can apply pure aloe vera gel or a thin layer of antibiotic ointment if the skin is broken. Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional if burns are severe.
For any further questions, you can contact Gourmia by calling toll-free at 888-834-0092 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by filling out the form on their recall webpage.
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