ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 18152 · May 10, 2018 · Aldi
35,000
units affected
35,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18152
- Date
- May 10, 2018
- Company
- Aldi
- Units affected
- 35,000
- Product
- Ambiano mini deep fryers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Ambiano mini deep fryers sold in two colors, brushed stainless steel and red. The recalled deep fryers have a black lid and were sold with a metal food basket. The deep fryers measure about 9.45 inches wide by 10.43 inches high by 8.23 inches deep. The units have Ambiano printed on the front. The barcode numbers listed below can be found on the bottom of the unit on the silver rating label. Color/Model Barcode Number Stainless Steel Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer 20072483 Red Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer 20072490
What can happen
The deep fryer heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled deep fryers and return it to their local ALDI store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the deep fryers catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- ALDI stores nationwide from February 2018 through March 2018 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ambiano mini deep fryers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled deep fryers and return it to their local ALDI store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The deep fryer heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.