CPSCGeneral Alert
ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: May 10, 2018Recall ID: 18152Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The deep fryer heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Ambiano mini deep fryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/ALDI-Recalls-Deep-Fryers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/aldi 1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/aldi 2.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The deep fryer heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Ambiano mini deep fryers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,000 |
| Recall I D | 8319 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled deep fryers and return it to their local ALDI store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | ALDI Inc., of Batavia, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | ALDI stores nationwide from February 2018 through March 2018 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2018-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Distributors › Name | ALDI Inc., of Batavia, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 18152 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Guangzhou Linkco Electrical Industries Limited, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | ALDI at 800-366-9967 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.aldi.us and click on “Product Recalls” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |