ALDI Recalls Ambiano Mini Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
ALDI is recalling Ambiano mini deep fryers because the heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Three fire incidents and minor property damage have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
ALDI Inc. is recalling Ambiano mini deep fryers sold in brushed stainless steel and red colors. The recall involves approximately 35,000 units sold at ALDI stores nationwide from February 2018 through March 2018 for about $15. The recalled deep fryers feature a black lid, a metal food basket, and measure approximately 9.45 inches wide by 10.43 inches high by 8.23 inches deep. The units have "Ambiano" printed on the front, and specific barcode numbers (20072483 for stainless steel and 20072490 for red) are located on the silver rating label on the bottom of the unit.
The recall is being issued because the deep fryer heating element can overheat, which poses fire and burn hazards. 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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled deep fryers and return them to their local ALDI store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact ALDI at 800-366-9967 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.aldi.us and click on “Product Recalls.”
The recalled product
- Product
- Ambiano mini deep fryers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 35,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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