Popular air fryer recalled in US over reports of melting and catching fire – check your model now [Video]

A MASSIVE recall notice was issued on Friday for a popular brand of air fryers.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans were affected after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed that the appliance could be a fire hazard.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled over 287,000 air fryers (stock image)Credit: GETTY

Some of Insignia’s air fryers and ovens were reportedly overheating and catching fireCredit: UNITED STATES CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Serial numbers for affected models have been identifiedCredit: UNITED STATES CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

The CPSC said it received at least 24 reports from consumers that models of Insignia air fryers and air ovens were overheating, with six of those reports claiming the device caught fire in the process.

Others noted that the handles on the air fryers would melt or break during the overheating, per the release.

The glass on the air fryer door could also potentially shatter.

Serious safety concerns were noted by the CPSC, considering the possibility of burns and …